John D. Claypool

John D. Claypool is a renowned attorney specializing in personal injury litigation. He holds board certification from the National Board of Trial Advocates and has been recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer, ranking among the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Since 2010, he has been honored as one of Wisconsin's Top 50 attorneys on seven occasions.

With extensive trial experience, John has tried over 100 cases before juries and achieved settlements exceeding $3 million. Notably, in 2015, he secured a $1.3 million verdict for a client in a complex premises liability case after a week-long trial.

John is a staunch advocate for the jury trial system and has shared his insights on the topic, including a 2013 appearance on "It's Your Law," hosted by George Curtis. His career includes representing clients against major corporations such as Walmart, Walgreen's, WE Energies, AT&T, ShopKo, Stanley, Black & Decker, and Ford Motor Company.

Due to his legal expertise and reputation, John is frequently requested to mediate personal injury cases. He has been rated by an international service as having high to very high legal ability and very high ethical standards, based on confidential assessments from the Bar in Northeast Wisconsin.

John actively participates in the Wisconsin Association for Justice (formerly the Wisconsin Association of Trial Lawyers), where he regularly presents on various legal issues. His involvement keeps him informed about legislative changes that impact his clients' rights.