Atty. William Gerard Skemp

Atty. William Gerard Skemp

Atty. William Gerard Skemp is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, slip and falls and 9 other areas of law.

La Crosse La Crosse 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About William Gerard Skemp at a glance

William Gerard Skemp is a Member based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, practicing at Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1990), U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin (1990), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin (1990), and Minnesota (1992). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1990) and College of St. Thomas (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in La Crosse, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. William Gerard Skemp is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, slip and falls and 9 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from College of St. Thomas in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • William practices at Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC in La Crosse, WI

Practice Areas Explained

William Gerard Skemp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Gerard Skemp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Gerard Skemp is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Wisconsin →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William Gerard Skemp is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Wisconsin →

Wrongful Death

William Gerard Skemp is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Wisconsin →

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.

William Gerard Skemp is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William Gerard Skemp is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 La Crosse 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 William Gerard Skemp

Where is William Gerard Skemp's law office located?
William Gerard Skemp's law practice is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The firm is Fitzpatrick, Skemp & Butler, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Gerard Skemp handle?
William Gerard Skemp focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has William Gerard Skemp practiced law?
William Gerard Skemp has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did William Gerard Skemp go to law school?
William Gerard Skemp earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William Gerard Skemp for a consultation?
You can contact William Gerard Skemp 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 William Gerard Skemp received?
William Gerard Skemp's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
College of St. Thomas
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1990
Minnesota
Admitted: 1992

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