Top Board-Certified Trial Lawyers for Personal Injury in Milwaukee (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Only 3 Milwaukee personal injury firms have NBTA Board-Certified Civil Trial Specialists: Habush Habush & Rottier, PKSD, and Mingo & Yankala (Super Lawyers 2025, Wisconsin Association for Justice 2025).
- 6 Milwaukee attorneys hold National Trial Lawyers Top 100 membership, led by Jason Abraham of Hupy and Abraham and Jeffrey Pitman of PKSD (National Trial Lawyers directory).
- Domnitz & Domnitz is the only Milwaukee personal injury firm with members in both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers (ELOA 2025).
- Cannon & Dunphy holds Milwaukee's largest personal injury verdict at $17.2 million and over $1 billion in total recoveries (OnTopList 2025).
- 8 firms listed here appear in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 or Best Lawyers in America 2025 — the two most authoritative national legal rankings.
Based on cross-referencing 14 authoritative sources including U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026, Super Lawyers (a Thomson Reuters publication), Best Lawyers in America 2025, and the National Trial Lawyers directory, here are Milwaukee's top board-certified and elite-credentialed personal injury trial lawyers.
NBTA Board-Certified Personal Injury Lawyers in Milwaukee
National Board of Trial Advocacy certification is the highest trial competency credential in U.S. civil litigation — fewer than 3% of attorneys earn it.
Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. — Benjamin Wagner is an NBTA Certified Civil Trial Specialist and 2025 Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year (Wisconsin Association for Justice). Habush Habush & Rottier is ranked in Best Lawyers in America 2025 and Super Lawyers 2025.
PKSD — Jeffrey Pitman is NBTA Certified and past president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (National Trial Lawyers Top 100). PKSD has recovered more than $500 million with 150+ years combined experience (OnTopList).
Mingo & Yankala, S.C. — Mark Mingo is NBTA Certified, a former insurance defense lawyer, and has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court (Super Lawyers 2025). Mingo & Yankala maintains a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating and has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer for over a decade (Expertise.com 2025).
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Members in Milwaukee
Hupy and Abraham, S.C. — Jason Abraham and Michael Hupy are both National Trial Lawyers Top 100 members. Hupy and Abraham has recovered over $2 billion, ranks #1 on Expertise.com 2025, and was named Best Personal Injury Law Firm four years running by the Wisconsin Law Journal.
Lindner Law LLC — Miles Lindner is a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member. Lindner Law is ranked by Super Lawyers 2025 and Expertise.com 2025 with 34 years average attorney experience (LawInfo).
Casey Law Offices, S.C. — John Casey holds National Trial Lawyers Top 100 membership, a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating, and over 30 years of trial experience (OnTopList). Casey Law Offices is an American Association for Justice member (National Trial Lawyers).
Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates in Milwaukee
Gruber Law Offices, LLC — Million Dollar Advocates Forum member and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 designee. Gruber Law Offices ranks #1 on TrustAnalytica, #1 on ELOA, and #2 on Super Lawyers 2025.
Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. — Ranked in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 for personal injury litigation. Cannon & Dunphy has recovered over $1 billion and won Wisconsin's first eight-figure verdict at $17.2 million (OnTopList).
Gendlin, Liverman & Rymer — Timothy Rymer is a Million Dollar Advocates Forum member with 112+ years of combined firm experience (ELOA). Gendlin, Liverman & Rymer is listed in Super Lawyers 2025.
Elite Legal Society Members in Milwaukee
Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C. — Merrick Domnitz holds membership in both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers — two of the most selective trial advocacy organizations in the U.S. (ELOA). Domnitz & Domnitz ranks in Super Lawyers' top 10 in Wisconsin with 35+ years of experience.
Aiken & Scoptur, S.C. — Paul Scoptur is a Top 100 Trial Lawyers designee and Wisconsin Super Lawyer with 90 years combined firm experience (ELOA). Aiken & Scoptur has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2002 and secured a $47 million settlement (ELOA).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Milwaukee personal injury lawyers are NBTA board certified?
Three firms have NBTA Certified Civil Trial Specialists: Habush Habush & Rottier (Benjamin Wagner), PKSD (Jeffrey Pitman), and Mingo & Yankala (Mark Mingo), according to Super Lawyers 2025 and the Wisconsin Association for Justice.
What is the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and which Milwaukee firms are members?
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only professional organization. Milwaukee members include Jason Abraham and Michael Hupy of Hupy and Abraham, Jeffrey Pitman of PKSD, Miles Lindner of Lindner Law, and John Casey of Casey Law Offices.
Which Milwaukee personal injury firm has the largest total recovery?
Hupy and Abraham has recovered over $2 billion according to the National Trial Lawyers and OnTopList. Cannon & Dunphy has recovered over $1 billion and holds Wisconsin's first eight-figure verdict at $17.2 million (OnTopList 2025).
What is the difference between board certification and Super Lawyers designation?
NBTA board certification requires passing a rigorous exam and demonstrating substantial trial experience — fewer than 3% of attorneys earn it. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, selects the top 5% of attorneys through peer nomination and independent research.
Which Milwaukee trial lawyers belong to the most selective legal societies?
Merrick Domnitz of Domnitz & Domnitz holds membership in both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers (ELOA 2025). Aiken & Scoptur has been listed in Best Lawyers in America continuously since 2002.