Atty. Donald K. Schott

Atty. Donald K. Schott

Donald K. Schott is a lawyer practicing general practice, litigation & dispute resolution, environmental administrative law and 11 other areas of law.

Madison Madison 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald K. Schott at a glance

Donald K. Schott is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1980) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ (1980). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1980) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin and American College of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald K. Schott is a lawyer practicing general practice, litigation & dispute resolution, environmental administrative law and 11 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Donald practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Donald K. Schott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald K. Schott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Donald K. Schott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →

Class Action

Donald K. Schott is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Donald K. Schott is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Donald K. Schott is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Wisconsin →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Donald K. Schott is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald K. Schott

Where is Donald K. Schott's law office located?
Donald K. Schott's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Quarles & Brady LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald K. Schott handle?
Donald K. Schott focuses on personal injury, class action, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Donald K. Schott practiced law?
Donald K. Schott has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Donald K. Schott go to law school?
Donald K. Schott earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Donald K. Schott for a consultation?
You can contact Donald K. Schott directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Donald K. Schott received?
Donald K. Schott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1980
B.S.
University of Wisconsin
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ
Admitted: 1980

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