Atty. Don C. Prachthauser
Background Mr. Prachthauser was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 7, 1951.
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Don C. Prachthauser is a personal injury attorney based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, practicing at Murphy & Prachthauser SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Bar and United States, United States Supreme Court - 1986. Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1977) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Waukesha, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Don C. Prachthauser handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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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 Waukesha 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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