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Patrick J. Taggart II

Real estate Attorney at Prairie du Sac, WI

5.0   6 reviews
  • Licensed for 26 years
    State WI
    Acquired 1997
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found

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Patrick Taggart II grew up in Sauk City, Wisconsin. After graduating from Marquette University Law School, he returned to the Sauk City and Prairie du Sac area and joined LaRowe Gerlach & Roy, LLP as an associate attorney. In 2001, Patrick became a partner of the law firm. The firm was subsequently re-named LaRowe Gerlach Taggart LLP in March of 2013. In 2017, he was appointed as a Court Commissioner for Sauk County, Wisconsin. In 2021, Patrick founded Taggart Law LLC.


He is a general practice lawyer, whose areas of expertise include: Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Corporate and Business Law, Litigation, Collections, Banking Law and Title Insurance.


In April of 2011, Patrick Taggart II was awarded an AV® Preeminent ™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating available to an attorney in the United States. He was selected as one of Wisconsin’s Top Rated Lawyers™ of 2013 for Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial and General Practice. Avvo has given him its highest rating of 10.0/Superb. From 2015 through 2020, Patrick has been selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent in Trusts & Estates and Real Estate by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). From 2016 through 2019, he was selected as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Wisconsin by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). He has also appeared on Court TV.

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Patrick J. Taggart II
Prairie du Sac, WI
Taggart Law LLC
1730 Community Drive
Sauk City, WI, 53583
Patrick J. Taggart II
Sauk Prairie, WI
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Posted by Christine | September 3, 2014
Review of Patrick Taggart II
We used Patrick Taggart II to help us with our own will and also to help me with my aunt's estate after her death. Patrick was very detailed, knowledgeable, quick to respond to my calls, and made me feel comfortable in our conversations. Everything was done thoroughly and on time. His staff was very helpful.
Posted by April | August 30, 2014
Thankful for Patrick J. Taggart II.
I appreciate the immediate response I get from Patrick. He always knows what to do. He has helped my husband and I with our personal and business matters. Patrick has made every situation easier with his knowledge and expertise. What a blessing to the profession. Give him a try and you will see! =)
Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2009
Business Purchase
Patrick helped me with the purchase of a business. He was very knowledgeable and expedient. He made excellent recommendations and kept the lines of communication open and clear. Although the purchase had some emotional components, Patrick kept me focused on the end result and now I am thoroughly enjoying my new business. I highly recommend Patrick and his firm of LaRowe, Gerlach & Roy.
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Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2008
Client Review
Pat represented me on the real estate closing. Great communication, explained precisely what I am getting myself into (and was right). He was very knowledgeable and responsive to all my questions. Definitely the attorney you can count on and you will not be disappointed in his representation of you.
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2008
Client Review
Patrick is an awesome attorney! His approach is very honest and straight forward. He takes the time to thoroughly understand the situation and carefully lays out his recommended approach. I highly recommend him for any of your legal needs.
Posted by Robert | October 8, 2008
Client Review
Patrick is an excellent attorney who does thorough research and is very well prepared for all of his cases. I have attended several mediation sessions with Patrick and have been impressed with how he presents the facts and fosters a cooperative attitude by quickly gaining the respect of other attorney's.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • LaRowe Gerlach Taggart LLP
  • 2013 - Present
  • Court Commissioner
  • Sauk County
  • 2017 - 2018
  • General Counsel
  • Colsac Skiers Inc.
  • 2013 - 2018
  • Partner
  • LaRowe, Gerlach & Roy, LLP
  • 2001 - 2013
  • Associate Attorney
  • LaRowe, Gerlach & Roy, LLP
  • 1997 - 2001
  • Law Clerk
  • LaRowe, Gerlach & Roy, LLP
  • 1996 - 1997
  • Research Assistant to Dean Howard Eisenberg
  • Marquette University Law School
  • 1995 - 1996
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Education

  • Marquette University Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1997
  • University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1993

Legal Cases

  • Pagel v. Schell et. al.
  • Obtained a $470,000 judgment for plaintiff (client).
  • Smith v. Stonebridge Life Ins.
  • Judgment for plaintiffs (clients)
  • William J. Rameker, Trustee v. Village of Wonewoc
  • Judgment for defendant (client).
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Associations

  • Merrimac Community Charter School Governance Council
  • Parent Representative
  • 2013 - Present
  • Colsac Skiers Inc.
  • Board of Directors
  • 2013 - Present
  • Collection Attorney and Arbitration Service Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Elder Law Attorney Practice Group
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Top Tier Legal Group
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Construction Lawyer Network
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Corporate Lawyer Network
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Estate Planner Legal Network
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Real Estate Lawyer Network
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Trusts and Estates Network
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • National Constitution Center Trust and Estates Community
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Elder Law / Elder Care & Estate Planning Group
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Estates and Elder Law Services Network
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Dane County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital Foundation
  • Board of Directors
  • 2008 - Present
  • State Bar of Wisconsin, Construction and Public Contract Law Section
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Hyatt Legal Plans Attorney Network
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Sauk City Housing Authority
  • Board of Directors
  • 1998 - Present
  • Sauk County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • U.S. Western District Court of Wisconsin
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • U.S. Eastern District Court of Wisconsin
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
  • Member
  • 1994 - Present
  • Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Past President
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee Joint Meeting/Village Relations Task Force
  • Chairman
  • 2009 - 2010
  • Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce
  • President
  • 2008 - 2010
  • Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Vice President
  • 2007 - 2008
  • Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Board of Directors
  • 2007 - 2012
  • Prairie du Sac Friends of the Library
  • Vice President
  • 2007 - 2009
  • Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee
  • Member
  • 2007 - 2010
  • Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee
  • Member
  • 2007 - 2012
  • State Bar of Wisconsin, Law Practice Section
  • Member
  • 1997 - 2005
  • State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division
  • Member
  • 1997 - 2007
  • State Bar of Wisconsin, General Practice Section
  • Member
  • 1997 - 2005
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - 2008
  • Marquette University Law School Moot Court Board
  • Member
  • 1996 - 1997
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Languages Spoken

  • French
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Nation's Top One Percent
  • The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • 2019
  • Nation's Top One Percent
  • The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • 2018
  • Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Wisconsin
  • The American Society of Legal Advocates
  • 2018
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • Nation's Top One Percent
  • The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • 2017
  • Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Wisconsin
  • The American Society of Legal Advocates
  • 2017
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Wisconsin
  • The American Society of Legal Advocates
  • 2016
  • Nation's Top One Percent
  • The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • 2016
  • Client Distinction Award
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Nation's Top One Percent
  • The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • 2015
  • Preeminent 4.6 out of 5 Client Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Lead Counsel Rated Attorney - Estate Planning
  • Lead Counsel Review Board
  • 2014
  • Lead Counsel Rated Attorney - Probate
  • Lead Counsel Review Board
  • 2014
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Preeminent 4.6 out of 5 Client Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Lead Counsel Rated Attorney - Business
  • Lead Counsel Review Board
  • 2014
  • Wisconsin's Top Rated Lawyers™ of 2013 - General Practice
  • ALM
  • 2013
  • Lead Counsel Rated Attorney - Business Law
  • Lead Counsel Review Board
  • 2013
  • Lead Counsel Rated Attorney - Estate Planning Law
  • Lead Counsel Review Board
  • 2013
  • Preeminent 4.6 out of 5 Client Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Wisconsin's Top Rated Lawyers™ of 2013 - Banking & Finance
  • ALM
  • 2013
  • Wisconsin's Top Rated Lawyers™ of 2013 - Business & Commercial
  • ALM
  • 2013
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Preeminent 4.6 out of 5 Client Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Rated 2.9 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Preeminent 4.6 out of 5 Client Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Rated 2.9 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • Rated 2.9 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2009
  • CV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2008
  • CV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2007
  • CV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2006
  • CV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2005
  • CV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2004
  • Semi Finalist - Ramon Klitzke Moot Court Competition
  • Marquette University Law School
  • 1996
  • CALI (Am. Jur. eq.) Top Grade in Elder Law
  • Marquette University Law School
  • 1996
  • Zilber Scholarship
  • Marquette University Law School
  • 1996
  • Semi Finalist - National Moot Court Competition
  • 47th Annual National Moot Court Competition sponsored by the American College of Trial Lawyers
  • 1996
  • CALI (Am. Jur. eq.) Top Grade in Constitutional Law
  • Marquette University Law School
  • 1995
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Speaking Engagements

  • Edward Jones Estate Planning Event
  • Estate Planning: Basic to Advanced
  • 2012
  • Mattel-American Girl Employee Benefit Fair
  • Estate Planning
  • 2009

Attorney endorsements

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Given (26)
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Business Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Business Attorney | Aug 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Patrick since law school almost 18 years ago. I am very confident in referring clients who have various legal matters in Sauk County or surrounding areas to Patrick. He is a highly knowledgeable and conscientious attorney who represents his clients to the fullest extent."
Business Attorney | Sep 10
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Business Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Patrick for many years, and I know him to be a very competent attorney. I have no hesitation in referring clients to him in those areas of the law which I don't handle or when a conflict of interest arises."
Business Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I heartily endorse Pat's work. Pat is a very knowledgeable and competent practitioner, who combines his excellent skills with good judgment and common sense, and avoids unnecessary contentiousness without compromising his ability to get the sort of results he wants for his clients."
General practice Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have worked w/ Pat for over a decade. His work is excellent and he has the rare ability to listen to his clients. I refer work to him when we have a conflict."
General practice Attorney | Oct 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Pat for over 13 years. He has always demonstrated the highest level of integrity, professionalism and competence. He is a good person, father and leader in his community. He is a successful attorney and partner with his firm. He is a talented and dedicated lawyer, and you will not find a more caring and compassionate lawyer. I am honored to give Pat the highest endorsement. Chad W. Koplien"
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Prairie du Sac Real estate Lawyer Patrick J. Taggart II
Patrick J. Taggart II
Real estate Attorney
Prairie du Sac, WI
Licensed for 26 years