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About John L. Cates at a glance
John L. Cates is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs Lawyers. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and class action. Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1980) and University of Rochester (B.A. University, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dane County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin (Member, Board of Governors) Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers (Past Member, Board of Directors) Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. John L. Cates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice and 9 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs Lawyers in Madison, WI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Cates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
John L. Cates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John L. Cates is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Wisconsin →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John L. Cates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
John L. Cates is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Wisconsin →
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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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