Atty. Dana Wachs
Dana Wachs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Dana, who practices law in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2020.
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Dana Wachs is a personal injury attorney based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, practicing at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs. Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Eau Claire) (2025). Serands clients in Eau Claire, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dana Wachs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Dana, who practices law in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Eau Claire are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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