Atty. Scott E. Wade
Scott Wade is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment Section. He focuses his practice on Worker’s Compensation and is the Chair of the firm’s Worker’s Compensation Section.
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Scott E. Wade is a workers comp attorney based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, practicing at von Briesen & Roper SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin and Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Michigan State University (J.D., 1993) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (Milwaukee) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Waukesha, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Scott Wade is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment Section
- He focuses his practice on Worker’s Compensation and is the Chair of the firm’s Worker’s Compensation Section
- Scott is a frequent author and presenter on Wisconsin worker’s compensation and is a contributing author to Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys Case Law Update
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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 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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