Wisconsin Court of Appeals

March 16, 2020

Why Hire an Appellate Lawyer?

When people think of a legal appeal, the typical scenario that comes to mind is when one party loses in court and they appeal in an […]
December 11, 2018

Wisconsin’s Highest Court Holds that Attorneys’ Fees Are Recoverable in “Exceptional Cases”

As has been previously discussed, the “American rule” governs litigation expenses in the courts of Wisconsin. In contrast with the “English rule” wherein the losing party […]
April 3, 2018

A New Boost for the Rights of Creditors: Court Rules Third Party Litigation Expenses May Be Recovered as Contract Damages

Unless a statute or contract provides otherwise, a party to a lawsuit is responsible for its own litigation expenses, including attorneys’ fees. This is known as […]