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Biography
Peter J. Carman spent years representing insurance companies in general liability and workers’ compensation cases, so he knows how they look at claims and the arguments they rely on to deny or minimize them. He now puts that experience to work for injured people in workers’ comp and personal injury matters, with a focus on strong preparation and practical results. Peter begins every case with a free consultation and takes the time to have a real conversation—he’ll listen to what happened, answer your questions, and explain what the next steps could look like. When he’s not working, he stays involved in the community through Kiwanis and other local leadership roles, and he also volunteers as a presiding judge for mock trial competitions.
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Working for you
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
47%
15 years
Personal Injury
45%
25 years
Litigation
6%
25 years
Motorcycle Accident
1%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 190-225 per hour
Contingency
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2024 2023 2021
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4
2021 2020 2019
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5
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 24 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Peter J. Carman, S.C.
(920) 932-6862
Mobile
(855) 478-0686
Fax
1225 N. Hawthorne Drive, Appleton, WI, 54915
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Showing 1 - 5 of 31 reviews | Case Results
Posted by Brooklyn | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
I put my faith in Peter Carman; You should too
Peter Carman has been my lawyer through a five-year and still ongoing jury trial involving a motor vehicle crash that happened when I was 16 years old. The process of recovering from a life-altering crash is hard enough at that young an age, but then needing to worry about insurance offices and medic...
Peter Carman
Replied last October 08, 2025Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s been a privilege to stand by you and your family, and I’m grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me.
Posted by Shawna | December 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Grateful for the help of Peter J. Carman SC
I highly recommend Peter J. Carman, S.C. for anyone in need of a dedicated and skilled personal injury attorney. Peter went above and beyond to handle my claim after my car accident. From start to finish, he provided exceptional guidance, kept me informed at every step, and fought tirelessly to ens...
Peter Carman
Replied last December 31, 2024You were an easy client to work for and we got a good, but hard fought, result. I wish you and yours the best.
Posted by Golda | November 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent
I hired Peter J. Carman to represent me in a work comp case. I can’t recommend him enough. If you’re looking for an attorney that will fight for, cares about you and always has time to answer your questions, Mr. Carman is the attorney for you. I didn’t feel comfortable hiring a big law firm where I w...
Peter Carman
Replied last November 25, 2024Thank you for your kind review - I am glad we were able to successfully resolve your case
Posted by Michael | October 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Workers Comp? Go meet Pete!
Finally some resolution & some relief to the point where I can move on with my life! Essentially 5 years of battling an insurance company that did everything they could to stall, refrain from settling, & negating any harm was even done. Thankfully, I had Peter Carman on my side to take them t...
Peter Carman
Replied last November 23, 2024We won the righteous fight - thanks for your trust!
Posted by Todd | July 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Auto accident
I was in a bad car accident. Which I was injured. The police report had me at fault. Which was wrong. I wasn't at fault. I was struggling to get it all straighten out. That's when I reached out to Peter Carman Law Office. Peter spoke with me on the phone and treated me like a normal person. Through t...
Peter Carman
Replied last July 18, 2024Thank you for your kind review - we fought hard and earned a great result
Peter J. Carman's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Attorney Carman dedicates a large amount of time to thoroughly answering questions posted to the Avvo forum. Additionally, he is a highly respected member of the workers compensation community. I endorse Mr. Carman."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Carman is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"Pete is very thorough and well-prepared. He's also a nice guy. I would endorse him to anybody looking for a civil defense lawyer."
"Attorney Carman is an excellent attorney. He knows the law and how to use it to his client's advantage. He is dedicated advocate who gets results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is an intelligent, hard-working, creative, and client-driven attorney. He is efficient, practical, and not a "churner." He has handled a variety of casualty and workers compensation matters for ACE, always providing excellent results."
"I know Attorney Peter Carman to be a zealous advocate who works tirelessly to obtain the best results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Peter when he was just out of law school. Peter was not afraid to ask questions to make sure he got things just right. I have had the privilege of watching him grow as a lawyer over the years. I now handle cases against Peter. Peter is well versed in his areas of law. Peter is excellent at either getting favorable settlements for his client or taking the case to trial. Peter has always been ethical and professional in his dealings with me. I continue to refer cases to Peter and have great confidence in his abilities. I would highly recommend Peter as an attorney."
"Peter is a zealous advocate for his client. He is diligent in prosecuting a case while at the same time being fair and honest with opposing counsel. I have had several cases against Peter and found him to be a worthy opponent who thoroughly analyzes the relevant issues."
"I endorse Peter. I have worked on personal injury cases that he has defended. He is always well prepared and a worthy opponent. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer he is always well prepared and does a nice job."
"I've had a couple cases against Peter. He's very thorough in his work. He's tough, but he is very respectful of his opponents."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Best Lawyers in Appleton, Expertise
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Contributor Award - WC, AVVO
2017
Top Contributor - PI, AVVO
2017
Top Contributor _ Litigation, AVVO
2017
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Wisconsin, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Client Choice Award - PI, AVVO
2016
Client Choice Award - WC, AVVO
2016
Client Choice Award - Litigation, AVVO
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Peter J. Carman, S.C.
2011 - 2013
Senior Associate, Hennessy & Roach, PC
2009 - 2011
Senior Associate, Denissen, Kranzush, Mahoney, & Ewald
2004 - 2009
Senior Associate, Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP
2001 - 2004
Associate, Feingold, Bates, & Vogel, LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Worker's Compensation AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Outagamie County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
WC Voc. Retraining Claim
Full Value Settlement
PI Limits Settlment
Settled for Policy Limits
Civil Defense
Favorable Settlement for Defense
Education
2001
Catholic University of America, School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
41st Annual Worker's Compensation Update
Worker's Compensation
2017
28th Annual Institute of Trial Practice (ABOTA)
ABOTA
2016
The Lame Duck OSHA: What To Expect in 2016 & Beyond
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
2016
Medicare & Medicaid: Protecting Your Client's Interests
Medicare & Medicaid
2016
Electronic Medical Records - Webcast Replay
Medicare & Medicaid
2016
40th Annual Worker's Compensation Update
Worker's Compensation
2016
22nd Annual Advanced Worker's Compensation Symposium
Worker's Compensation
2016
21st Annual Advanced Worker's Compensation Symposium
Workers Compensation
2014
HBBA Chapter Meeting
Navigating WI Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Claims
Publications
2024
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Peter earned significant contribution points in 2021.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Hello
31 Mar 2026
Q&A
Should I press charges for someone breaking my $2200 chain?
25 Feb 2026
Q&A
My girlfriend bought a car and she didn't want it so she put the title in my name and gave it to me
21 Jan 2026