Atty. Timothy S. Trecek

Atty. Timothy S. Trecek

Although he was born, raised, and offices in southeastern Wisconsin, Tim Trecek has earned a national reputation as a successful plaintiff’s trial lawyer. Mr.

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About Timothy S. Trecek at a glance

Timothy S. Trecek is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Habush Habush & Rottier SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin, United States, American Bar Association, United States, American Association for Justice, and Wisconsin, The Wisconsin Association for Justice. Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1993) and Marquette University (BS, 1990). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Although he was born, raised, and offices in southeastern Wisconsin, Tim Trecek has earned a national reputation as a successful plaintiff’s trial lawyer
  • Mr. Trecek’s successes have been so noteworthy that they have been chronicled in papers throughout the United States
  • Mr. Trecek’s notable cases have been reported in the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle and dozens of other publications
  • Timothy Trecek is a shareholder and has been a member of the law firm since 1995
  • He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and is a managing partner of both the Milwaukee and West Bend offices
  • Mr. Trecek specializes in all types of personal injury litigation
  • He has successfully litigated cases involving automobile defects (airbags, seatbelts, seats and structural integrity), construction accidents, misfilled prescriptions, car/motorcycle accidents, truck/semi accidents, slip/trip and falls, dog bites, injuries involving horses, brain injuries, RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy), machine defects (saws, chippers, cement mixer defects, deer stands, snow blowers), child car seats, personal watercraft, and specialized experience with serious burn injuries from events such as gas explosions and utility/electrical accidents
  • Learn more about Timothy

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy S. Trecek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy S. Trecek 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.

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Product Liability

Timothy S. Trecek is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Milwaukee 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 Timothy S. Trecek

Where is Timothy S. Trecek's law office located?
Timothy S. Trecek's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Habush Habush & Rottier SC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy S. Trecek handle?
Timothy S. Trecek focuses on personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
Where did Timothy S. Trecek go to law school?
Timothy S. Trecek earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (BS, 1990).
How can I contact Timothy S. Trecek for a consultation?
You can contact Timothy S. Trecek 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 Timothy S. Trecek received?
Timothy S. Trecek's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee); Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1993
BS
Marquette University
- 1990

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
United States, American Bar Association
United States, American Association for Justice
Wisconsin, The Wisconsin Association for Justice
United States, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
United States, The American Trial Lawyers Association
United States, Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers Association

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