Top Civil Lawyers Near Me in Janesville Area

Steve focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury. He has handled a variety of lawsuits in both state and federal court arising from automobile accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, nursing home neglect, faulty construction practices and wrongful death. Steve has tried numerous cases throughout Wisconsin and several of his cases have resulted in published decisions by the Wisconsin appellate courts.. At the law firm of Nowlan & Mouat LLP, Janesville personal injury attorney Steve Caya will provide the expert legal support you need in this time of crisis. He will protect your rights with insurance companies and seek fair and full compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Just as important, he will help you plan for a secure future.

Lynn is a shareholder with the law firm. She primarily practices in the area of family law and has handled legal custody, placement, child support, maintenance, other child related financial matters, property division, voluntary paternity acknowledgement cases, paternity and divorce cases, post-divorce motions, post paternity motions throughout courts in Wisconsin, including complex cases involving business valuation, high income maintenance and support issues, and high conflict family legal disputes. It is her goal in her practice to improve the lives of children and parents of divorce. She received her B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (1987) and her J.D. degree from Hamline University School of Law (1993).. Lynn is a member of the Rock County Bar (President (2 terms), President Elect and Secretary), Illinois State Bar Association (member, Family Law Section), American Bar Association (member, Family Law Section) and the State Bar of Wisconsin-  (member, Family Law Section).. She has been admitted to practice in all courts of the State of Wisconsin since 1993, and all courts of the State of Illinois since 1996, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.. Lynn has been a presenter at continuing legal education courses on family law in Wisconsin through the National Business Institute; has taught Business Law at Blackhawk Technical College; served as a Moderator, Panelist and Presenter at the State Bar of Wisconsin Door County Family Law Workshop; and served as a presenter at the State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE 2014 GAL Training Surviving High-Conflict Cases and at the 2017 AMC Family Law Section presentation. She is a certified Divorce and Family Mediator.. She is the Chair-Elect and a member of the Board of Directors of the Family Law Section for the State Bar of Wisconsin. Lynn also serves as Chairwoman of the Door County Family Law Workshop and is member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee. She has previously served on the Editorial Board of the Wisconsin Journal of Family Law; and System Book for Family Law Editorial Board 2010-2011.. Lynn is a member of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.. She is a founding member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)-Wisconsin Chapter. She is very involved in the AFCC Wisconsin Chapter and is the Treasurer of the Chapter, and is a committee member of the Program Committee. She previously served as President of the AFCC-Wisconsin Chapter; and Co-Chair of the Program Committee.. Lynn is a past member of the Board of Bar Examiners Review Committee.. She is very active in the community and volunteers extensively in the county 4-H program. She works with youth in developing their leadership skills and teaching them about community service. She is a board member of Janesville Noon Rotary and Rock County 4H Fair Board.

I was born and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin and I’m proud to serve the good people in our community. I’ve dedicated most of the last decade to standing up and fighting for people who have been injured because of someone else’s negligence.. I help injured people stand up to insurance companies and big corporations. I fight to make sure regular people are treated fairly. People come to the Paul Benson Law Firm because they are frustrated with dealing with an insurance company or are bombarded with unexpected medical bills and need someone to help them fight and win. They need an experienced advocate. I have handled hundreds of personal injury cases ranging from car accidents and premises liability cases to civil rights claims.. I take the time to listen to my clients’ problems and build a strategy to win their case. I will go over all of your damages, medical bills and lost time from work and then focus on holding the responsible party accountable for 100% of your damages. I have jury trial experience in State Court, US District Court and have argued before the Court of Appeals. Every step of the way, I will personally update you on your case and explain what is happening so you don’t feel lost. I believe communication is crucial to a successful attorney-client relationship. My goal is to take away all of the stress of your injury and get you the very most money that is available.. I love being a trial lawyer because I believe our justice system is what makes America great. Everybody is equal under the law. No matter your race, religion, gender, creed or social standing, you are entitled to equal protection under the law and a fair jury trial in front of your peers. I get out of bed every day because I desperately want to make our small corner of Wisconsin a little more just and a little more fair.. I graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (a US News Top 25 Law School) in 2011 and was voted a “Rising Star” in the legal community by Thomson Reuters in 2016 and 2017.. In my free time, I love spending time with my family, cheering for our Wisconsin sports teams, bicycling, and playing in local volleyball and basketball leagues.. I look forward to working with the people of south central Wisconsin.

Believing that trust is the centerpiece of a lawyer’s relationship with my clients, I practice in the areas of business and corporate law (including business acquisition and sales), real estate and municipal law, and banking and collection law.. Businesses rely on my expertise for a wide range of issues, including corporate legal compliance, employment matters, business succession, contract review and drafting, and sales and acquisitions.. There are times, unfortunately, when businesses encounter unavoidable disputes, whether they are with an employee, a vendor, a customer, or a business partner.  When confronted with these difficult and stressful situations, I am able to evaluate the specific needs and desires of the client and always seek to resolve the dispute in a way that serves the client’s best interests.. I also offer extensive experience in the area of foreclosure and collection law.  Banks and businesses have spent years building and maintaining their reputations.  Knowing this, I assist clients in resolving their collection disputes in ways that are consistent with their community values.. In the municipal arena, I advise and assist towns and local government bodies on a wide variety of issues, including ordinance drafting and enforcement, the open meetings and open records law, farmland preservation and other zoning issues, and contract negotiation, drafting and enforcement.. Whatever the legal specialty, I am driven to help put clients in the right position, by working with them to define their objectives while utilizing my creative problem-solving skills to reach cost-effective solutions.. A native of Adell, Wisconsin, I graduated from Marquette University Law School and have been with Nowlan & Mouat since my admission to the Wisconsin bar in 2005. I served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Leadership Development Academy, Inc., and am past President of the Rock County Bar Association.  I currently sit on the Board for KANDU, Inc.  I recently served on the board of the South Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross and have served my church on various committees and councils.  I am a member of the Wisconsin State Bar, the Rock County Bar Association, and the Wisconsin Towns Association.

Attorney Jay K. Nixon, the proprietor of Nixon Law Offices, was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1980, and has practiced law at the same location in Racine, Wisconsin since 1984 (prior to which he spent four years as a Wisconsin State Prosecutor, most recently at the Kenosha County District office). Attorney Nixon's practice Attorney's emphasizes bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, criminal/traffic, real estate and estate planning. Attorney Nixon has handled over 3,000 bankruptcy matters, including five years as a chapter 7 panel trustees for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of WI. He currently serves on the board of directors for the following local nonprofit organizations: Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Youth for Christ, Credit Bureau of Racine Foundation for Financial Education (CBR Foundation), and Racine Neighborhood Watch. He is a Parishioner at Racine Assembly of God, a member of Tripoli Shrine in Milwaukee, and a master Mason in Madison Lodge 5. Attorney Nixon has taken part in three missionary construction trips to Central America with his church, speaks fluent Spanish, and is currently studying Polish.

As a lawyer practicing in Rock County for the past 26 years, I have been devoted to enhancing the community through service and volunteering. I have been a member of numerous boards and participated in a variety of organizations that include: Family Services of Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois, Chair of MS Rock County Annual Walk, coaching Janesville Lacrosse Club Boys U13 team, Southwest WI Workforce Development board, the City of Janesville Police and Fire Commission, and many other organizations over the years. I enjoy gardening, snow shoeing, creating garden art, hiking and attending sporting events.. Taking care of my clients and helping them get through their legal challenges is a high priority for me. My clients tell me that I've made their legal experiences easier and have been a "breath of fresh air." I try to be both efficient and aggressive in resolving their legal matters. It's extremely rewarding to me when my clients can move on and feel good about the results of their case.. Please email me at  to schedule a free consultation.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Janesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Janesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Janesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Janesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Janesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Janesville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Janesville and surrounding areas.