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Background

Mr. Prachthauser was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 7, 1951. Prior to joining the firm, he was House Counsel for Employers Insurance of Wausau. He is married to Joan Marie, and they reside in Hartland, Wisconsin. He has two daughters, Emily and Tracy.

Lectures

Mr. Prachthauser is a frequent presenter and speaker for the State Bar of Wisconsin, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been a Civil Trial Practice Instructor at the University of Wisconsin Madison-Law School.

Personal Comments

Our team approach to the practice of law not only makes us highly effective, but also makes the practice very enjoyable. I am very proud to be associated with each and every member of our law firm.

Location
  • One Plaza East Building, Suite 1200
    330 East Kilbourn Avenue
    Milwaukee, WI 53202-3142
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Marquette University, J.D., graduated 1977
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison, BA, graduated 1972
Bar Admissions
  • United States, United States Supreme Court - 1986
  • Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Bar
Affiliations
  • American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys - Certified Diplomate - 1990-Present
  • American Board of Trial Advocates- Wisconsin Chapter - Past President, Member 1992-Present
  • American College of Trial Lawyers - Vice Chair of the Wisconsin State Committee 2013-2014, Member 2003-Present
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers - Member 2013-Present
  • International Society of Barristers - Member 2002-Present
  • Wisconsin Association for Justice - Past President, Member 1981-Present

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Milwaukee (2024)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Milwaukee (2019)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Milwaukee (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Wisconsin Association for Justice - Trial Lawyer of the Year 2007
  • Super Lawyers - Top 10 Attorneys in Wisconsin 2008-2011
  • Super Lawyers - Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee 2011-Present
  • Super Lawyers - Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin 2005-Present
  • Best Lawyers - 1995-Present
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • International Society of Barristers
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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Publications

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