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Kevin Lonergan is the President of the Herrling Clark Law Firm, and he is honored to have been recognized as one of the top lawyers in the state. Kevin was named to the Super Lawyers list of the top 50 lawyers in the state of Wisconsin. In 2015, he had the distinct privilege of being named Wisconsin’s “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Wisconsin Association for Justice. As of Kevin’s nomination and selection, only 14 other lawyers had received the same honor in the organization’s almost seventy-year history. He is one of the few lawyers in the State of Wisconsin who have been named to the "Super Lawyer" list (top 5% of all attorneys in the state) each and every year that Super Lawyers have been recognized.
Languages spoken
English
Contact
Herrling Clark Law Firm Ltd.
800 N. Lynndale Dr.
Appleton, WI, 54914-3017
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI | Good Standing | 1979 | 07/01/2019 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Wisconsin's Trial Lawyer of the Year | Wisconsin Association for Justice | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Presidential Award | State Bar of Wisconsin | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | State Bar of Wisconsin National Mock Trial Executive Committee | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2013 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2012 |
| Board Certified in Civil Litigation | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2012 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2010 |
| Superlawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
| Superlawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2008 |
| Board Certified in Civil Litigation | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2007 |
| Superlawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2007 |
| Superlawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2006 |
| Superlawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2005 |
| Board Certified in Civil Litigation | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2002 |
| Past President | Wisconsin Association of Justice (formerly Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers) | 2000 |
| Board Certified in Civil Litigation | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 1997 |
| Board Certified in Civil Litigation | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 1992 |
| Top Personal Injury and Product Liability Lawyer | Fox Cities In A Survey Of Lawyers in local magazine | N/A |
| Chair | State Bar of Wisconsin Public Education Committee | N/A |
| Recognition | The Top 5% Of All Lawyers In Wisconsin | N/A |
| Past Chair | State Bar of Wisconsin Litigation Section | N/A |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Wisconsin, Public Education Commitee | Chair | 2012 - Present |
| State Bar of Wisconsin | Legislative Oversight Committee | 2010 - Present |
| State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section | Board of Directors | 2006 - Present |
| Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers | Board of Directors | 1992 - Present |
| Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers | Past Vice President | N/A |
| Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers | Past Secretary | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers | Past Treasurer | N/A |
| American Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Outagamie County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| State Bar of Wisconsin, National Mock Trial Executive Committee | Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
| State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section | Past Chair | 2009 - 2010 |
| Wisconsin Academy Of Trial Lawyers | Past President | 1999 - 2000 |
| Outagamie County Bar Association | Past President | 1994 - 1995 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PRWEB | Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd., Retains Title of Best in the Valley for 14th Consecutive Year | 2017 |
| PRWEB | Super Lawyers Honors 11 Attorneys at Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd. | 2017 |
| Litigation News (State Bar of Wisconsin) | Message From the Chair: Section is Well Balanced; Litigation Goes Electronic? And Much More | 2010 |
| Litigation News (State Bar of Wisconsin) | Message from the Chair: Board Represents Defense and Plaintiff Positions | 2010 |
| Litigation News (State Bar of Wisconsin) | Message From the Chair- Looking for Balance? Let's Talk | 2009 |
| The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers) | Message From the President - Winter, 2000 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers) | Message From the President - Spring, 2000 | 2000 |
| The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers) | Message From the President - Summer, 2000 | 2000 |
| The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers) | Message From the President - Fall, 2000 | 2000 |
| The Verdict (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers) | Tort "Reform" | 1995 |
| The Law of Damages in Wisconsin | Chapter covering "Loss of Services" | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| United States Air Force Academy | BS - Bachelor of Science - with honors | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Association of Justice Winter Seminar | Waiving Claims and Embracing Defense Theories to Maximize Damages | 2014 |
| State Bar Joint Leadership Orientation | Managing a Big Committee Project: National Mock Trial Competition | 2014 |
| Wisconsin Association for Justice Winter Seminar | Conscious Pain and Suffering in Wrongful Death Cases | 2013 |
| Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Appellate Practice Institute | The "Drive-Other-Car" Exclusion and "Truth in Auto": A Plaintiff's Perspective | 2012 |
| Wisconsin Association for Justice Winter Seminar | Dealing With Wrongful Death Caps | 2011 |
| Joy Cardin Show - Wisconsin Public Radio | Product Liability Legislation | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar Coaches Conference | Coaching Mock Trial | 2010 |
| Litigation Section Seminar | Message From the Chair | 2010 |
| Wisconsin Association for Justice Spring Seminar | Ten Questions Your Doctor Will Be Asked in Deposition | 2009 |
| Wisconsin Association for Justice Winter Seminar | Developing Claims for Future Chiropractic Care | 2008 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Winter Seminar | Asking for Money in a Closing Argument | 2007 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Tort and Technique Update Seminar | Cross Examination of a Defense Psychologist/Psychiatrist | 2005 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Winter Seminar | How To Do a Rimes Hearing | 2004 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Spring Seminar | Practical Mediation and Arbitration Tips | 2003 |
| 2002 Wisconsin State Bar Annual Convention | Arbitration: How Much Evidence Do I Really Need? | 2002 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Spring Seminar | Special Considerations in Handling Personal Injury Cases for Children | 2001 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Spring Seminar | Handling Whiplash Cases: Where a Primary Treating Doctor is a Chiropracter | 1999 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Summer Seminar | Dealing With Common Defenses in Whiplash Cases | 1997 |
| 1996 Wisconsin State Bar Annual Convention | Pre-Suit Negotiations - Plaintiff's Perspective | 1996 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Summer Seminar | Tort "Reform" Legislation: an Update | 1995 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers - Selected Trial Issues for the '90's | Punitive Damages in Automobile Negligence Cases | 1992 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers 1991 Evidentiary Seminar | Admissibility of Expert or Lay Testimony From Medical Paraprofessionals Concerning A Comatose Victim's Consciousness of Pain and Suffering | 1991 |
Litigation for a motorcycle/SUV accident
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Sat Oct 15 2016
Great Communications and Easy to Work With
Posted by Mark
Thu May 19 2016
Attorney endorsements
(3)John Claypool, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 3, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Kristen Scheuerman, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is an exceptional attorney. I was able to second-chair a wrongful death case with him in early 2014 and his presence in the courtroom and in front of a jury was truly incredible. He is genuine, thoughtful and truly committed to protecting the rights of his clients.
Michael Siddall, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.Kevin works tirelessly for his clients to obtain the best possible results. He has handled many complex cases and had been successful.
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