Atty. David M. Stegall
David Stegall is a trial attorney who represents Wisconsin families when commercial trucks kill or catastrophically injure someone they love. He is the attorney other attorneys call when the case matters most.
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About David M. Stegall at a glance
David M. Stegall is a Shareholder and Attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Lawton Cates, S.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2006). Educated at Marquette University Law School (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Stegall is a trial attorney who represents Wisconsin families when commercial trucks kill or catastrophically injure someone they love
- He is the attorney other attorneys call when the case matters most
- Wisconsin’s interstate system — I-90, I-94, I-39 — moves some of the heaviest commercial freight in the Midwest
- When an 80,000-pound carrier collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are catastrophic and the legal fight is technically complex
- David focuses specifically on these cases: commercial trucking wrongful death, catastrophic traumatic brain injury, and serious occupational injury
- He knows the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations that govern carriers, how to obtain and use electronic logging device data, and how to build the kind of evidence framework that drives full accountability — not just a check
- David is a U.S
- Army veteran who served as a Cavalry Officer before attending Marquette University Law School, where he graduated cum laude
- He began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Milwaukee County, where he served as lead prosecutor in more than 40 jury trials
- That trial experience — knowing how to build a case, read a room, and fight when it counts — is what David’s clients call on when the stakes are highest
- David has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2023 through 2025 and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review designation available
- He is also a published co-author of Traffic Law and Practice in Wisconsin, the State Bar’s definitive guide relied upon by judges and attorneys statewide — a credential that reflects the same depth of preparation he brings to every trucking case
- He is a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice
- David serves on the Veterans’ Advisory Board and volunteers at the Veterans’ Law Center
- When a family calls David after a trucking crash, the first thing he says is: tell me what happened
- He wants to understand what the family has been through before anything else
- That is where the case begins
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David M. Stegall's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Stegall handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
David M. Stegall is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Wisconsin →
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 M. Stegall is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David M. Stegall is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David M. Stegall is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Madison 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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