Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Wisconsin since: 1992
Education: Hamline University School of Law
Personal injury attorney Steven T. Caya is a partner with the Nowlan Law LLP, with offices in Janesville, Beloit, Madison and Sun Prairie. A highly rated attorney with over 35 years of legal experience, Mr. Caya devotes his efforts to helping innocent accident victims throughout Wisconsin recover the damages they incurred as the result of another party's negligence or wrongdoing.
Once an avid motorcyclist, Steve was once seriously injured in a motorcycle accident caused by an inattentive driver, so he understands the struggles and challenges accident victims' face. Using this experience coupled with his extensive legal knowledge and resources, Mr. Caya is fully committed to delivering the effective advocacy his clients deserve in order to help them rebuild their lives after an unexpected tragedy.
Having served as an insurance defense lawyer for 13 years early in his career, Steve understands how insurance companies think, and he uses this insight to devise the most effective strategies possible to secure the maximum amount of compensation for his plaintiff clients.
Widely regarded as one of the top personal injury attorneys in the state, Attorney Caya has received numerous awards and honors for his professionalism and service. The National Trial Lawyers consistently names him to its list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin, and the American Board of Trial Advocates invited him to be a member of its organization, in addition to Best Lawyers. Moreover, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has ranked him among the top 10 percent for client satisfaction.
A 1986 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Mr. Caya obtained his Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 1989. In 1992, the State Bar of Wisconsin admitted him to practice, and he is active in a number of professional legal organizations, including the American Bar Association and the Rock County Bar Association.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1989, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://nowlan.com/attorneys/steven-t-caya/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Minnesota, Member
- Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, Member
- Wisconsin
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Member
- Rock County Bar Association, Member
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist
Educational Background
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1986
Honors
- Wisconsin Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers Magazine
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin, American Trial Lawyers Association
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006, 2009 - 2026