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Laurence J. Fehring

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Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Milwaukee, WI

Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.
777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2300
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Visit: https://www.habush.com
Phone: 414-271-0900
Fax: 414-271-6854
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2022
Licensed in Wisconsin Since: 1983
Practice Areas: Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: Plaintiff
Attorney Profile

Laurence J. Fehring is the co-manager of the firm’s Milwaukee office. Larry has been certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1995, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates-Wisconsin Chapter since 2009.

Larry’s practice involves general liability with a focus on injuries and deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents. He also handles cases involving injuries caused by pharmacy errors, contractor negligence, nursing home/elder care abuse and land owner liability. Larry has tried cases throughout the State, but predominantly in southeastern Wisconsin. He has spoken to dozens of high school classes and local civil groups on the topic of civil litigation.

Larry is also on the Marquette University Law School Alumni Advisory Board and is past president of the Marquette University Law School Alumni Association.  He also maintains membership in the State, Milwaukee, and Sheboygan Bar Associations as well as the Wisconsin Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. Additionally, he has been included in Best Lawyers in America since 2010. Larry was named Best Lawyers® 2022 Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs (Milwaukee, WI).  Larry has also been named to the Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list since 2009 and Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers each year since 2011.

Larry is a 1980 graduate of Marquette University, with honors. He obtained his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 1983. He also enjoys running, having completed three marathons, many half marathons, and several recreational running events, including the Hood to Coast Relay Race in Oregon (twice) the Bourbon Chase in Kentucky and the 2018 “Ville to Ville” Relay from Asheville NC to Greenville SC. He also enjoys kayaking, ice fishing, the north woods and his grandchildren.  Larry is active in his church and his Wauwatosa community.

Practice Areas
  • 90%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10%Professional Liability: Plaintiff
Focus Areas

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Trucking Accidents

Selections

18 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2022

Certificates and Credentials

About Laurence J. Fehring

First Admitted: 1983, Wisconsin

Professional Webpage: https://www.habush.com/attorneys/laurence-j-fehring/

Pro bono/Community Service

  • Current chair of the St. Lawrence Seminary High School Ministry Council
  • Chairperson St. Lawrence Seminary High School Ministry Council, 2021
  • Past President, Marquette University Law School Alumni Association
  • Volunteer at St. Ben's Meal Program
  • Marquette University Law School Alumni Advisory Board
  • Volunteer for Friends of the Domes at Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
  • Past Cantor and choir member at Church
  • Has given at least 30 talks to high schools, Kiwanis, Rotary and other groups, and also talks to Wauwatosa East High School and Cedar Grove High School every semester
  • Alumni Board, St. Lawrence Seminary High School
  • Co-chaired the auction for Marquette University High School and an auction for Divine Savior Holy Angels (DSHA) High School

Bar/Professional Activity

  • Sheboygan Bar Association, Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates-Wisconsin Chapter since 2009
  • Member of Marquette University Law School Advisory Board, 2015
  • Milwaukee Bar Association, Bench/Bar Subcommittee
  • The American Association for Justice
  • President of Marquette Law School Alumni Association Board, 2010
  • Wisconsin Association for Justice

Scholarly Lectures/Writings

  • Taught Trial Advocacy at UW Law School, Fall Semesters, 2009-2011

Special Licenses/Certifications

  • Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, Member

Educational Background

  • Marquette University, B.A., cum laude, 1980
  • National University of Ireland, University College - Cork, Cork, Ireland, received high honors, 1977

Honors/Awards

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2015
  • Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs (Milwaukee, WI) , Best Lawyers in America®, Best Lawyers in America®, 2022
  • 2022 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of The Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee, WI) , Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, 2022
  • , Best Lawyers In America, Best Lawyers In America, 2021
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2021
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2020
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2019
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2014
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2012
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2013
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2011
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2016
  • Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers, 2011-2021, Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
  • Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2009-2021, Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2005-2021, Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2017
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) , Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers® in America, 2018

Verdicts/Settlements

  • Milwaukee County Case Number 2017CV000940 Arturo Jimenez Jr vs. General Casualty Company of Wisconsin et al $249,806.05 verdict for torn ACL from auto crash., 2018
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Comments

  • “Outstanding attorney”
  • “I have seen Larry's work product as of being involved in other litigation where I needed to understand what Larry had done for the client and I have referred matters to him and therefore have had intimate knowledge of his work.”
  • “Exceptional skills. Great client rapport.”
  • “I have referred clients over 25 years to Larry and they have always been satisfied with his representation.”

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

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Office Location for Laurence J. Fehring

777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 2300
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Phone: 414-271-0900

Fax: 414-271-6854

Last Updated: 6/18/2022

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