Atty. David Fitzpatrick
David Fitzpatrick is a lawyer practicing social security disability, supplemental security income, social security disability appeals and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin at La Crosse in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Social Security Disability & More Attorney · Serving La Crosse, WI · 27+ Years Experience
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About David Fitzpatrick at a Glance
David Fitzpatrick is a Member based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, practicing at Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ssd, securities, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1999), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin (1999), U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin (1999), and Minnesota (2005). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Wisconsin at La Crosse (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serves clients in La Crosse, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Fitzpatrick
- David Fitzpatrick is a lawyer practicing social security disability, supplemental security income, social security disability appeals and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin at La Crosse in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
- David practices at Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC in La Crosse, WI
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David Fitzpatrick's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Fitzpatrick handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in La Crosse.
Personal Injury in La Crosse
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.
David Fitzpatrick is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →
Social Security Disability in La Crosse
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
David Fitzpatrick is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Wisconsin →
Securities Law in La Crosse
David Fitzpatrick is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Wisconsin →
Appellate Practice in La Crosse
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
David Fitzpatrick is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in La Crosse
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 La Crosse 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 venue, 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.
La Crosse Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a La Crosse-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in La Crosse Choose David Fitzpatrick
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Fitzpatrick's practice in the field of personal injury, ssd, securities, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Fitzpatrick brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, and U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, David Fitzpatrick can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, ssd, and securities, David Fitzpatrick can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in La Crosse
A La Crosse-based practice means David Fitzpatrick attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Fitzpatrick Handles in La Crosse
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Fitzpatrick has experience with under Wisconsin law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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