Atty. Edward J. Vopal
Ed Vopal began his career with Habush Habush & Rottier in February 1997, after having practiced law for three years in Green Bay. In 2001, he was elected as a shareholder in the firm.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Attorney · Serving Green Bay, WI · 23+ Years Experience
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About Edward J. Vopal at a Glance
Edward J. Vopal is a personal injury attorney based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, practicing at Habush Habush & Rottier SC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan, Wisconsin, Brown County Bar Association, Wisconsin, American Bar Association, and Wisconsin, State Bar ow Wisconsin - Prepaid Legal Services Committee (2003). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1994) and Northern Michigan University (BS, 1991). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Green Bay) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Green Bay, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward J. Vopal
- Ed Vopal began his career with Habush Habush & Rottier in February 1997, after having practiced law for three years in Green Bay
- In 2001, he was elected as a shareholder in the firm
- He is licensed to practice law in Michigan and Wisconsin, and in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
- Ed’s legal practice is entirely devoted to representing his clients who are injured or killed in motor vehicle collisions, motorcycle collisions, bicycle accidents, dog attacks/bites, falls, industrial accidents, and various other injury-producing cases
- Ed has achieved numerous recognitions for his trial work
- He is Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist with the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has been named to the Wisconsin Super Lawyers List since 2007
- Ed is included in the American Trial Lawyers Associations Top 100 Trial Lawyers and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for personal injury litigation since 2015
- In addition, Ed is a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America and a Fellow in the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
- Along with his legal practice, Ed has taught Trial Advocacy courses for over a decade at the University of Wisconsin Law School
- These courses involve law students in their second or third year who have an interest in trial work
- Ed has authored articles and made several presentations and written articles on topics involving trial practice and civil justice
- He has given presentations to local schools and driving instruction programs on various topics, including the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving
- Ed is a past Chair of the District 14 Lawyer Regulation Committee, which operates at the discretion of the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation and the Wisconsin Supreme Court
- Ed received his undergraduate degree in English, cum laude, from Northern Michigan University in 1991
- He received his Juris Doctor degree from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 1994, graduating with Senior Honors
- Ed is actively involved in his community
- He is a past Board Member for the Northern Michigan University Alumni Association
- Ed has served on many committees for his school district
- He has coached several youth sports teams
- Ed enjoys spending time with his wife, Cynthia, and their three adult sons
- He is an avid Wisconsin Badgers football fan
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Edward J. Vopal's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward J. Vopal handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Green Bay.
Personal Injury in Green Bay
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 Green Bay
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 Green Bay 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.
Green Bay Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Green Bay-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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Why Clients in Green Bay Choose Edward J. Vopal
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 Edward J. Vopal's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edward J. Vopal brings 23+ 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 Michigan, State Bar of Michigan, Wisconsin, Brown County Bar Association, and Wisconsin, American Bar Association, Edward J. Vopal can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Edward J. Vopal's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Green Bay
A Green Bay-based practice means Edward J. Vopal 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 Edward J. Vopal Handles in Green Bay
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