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  • 2024
    • April
    • February
      • The Most Frequent Questions about Truck Accidents in Wisconsin
      • Attorney James Olson Spearheads Environmental Initiative
    • January
      • Lawton Cates Supporter of Do Good Wisconsin: Fostering Community Growth Through Compassionate Deeds
      • Court Allows Evidence at Trial That Debt Collectors Ignored a Dispute Letter and Made a False Report to a Credit Reporting Agenc
  • 2023
    • December
      • Lawton & Cates Attorneys Selected to the 2023 Super Lawyers of Wisconsin
    • November
      • What If I Slip and Fall on My Neighbor's Property?
    • October
      • Closed School Loses Third Motion to Dismiss, must Face Trial over Student Claims that School Misrepresented Educational Benefits
      • What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Wisconsin?
    • September
      • CreditBox pays $55,000 to settle claims that it treated customers unfairly.
      • Sun Prairie Family's Battle for Peace: The Ongoing Struggle Against Noise Pollution
    • August
      • The Hidden Dangers of Truck Accidents: Understanding the Risks and Protecting Yourself
      • Happy Retirement Cindy!
      • What Motorcycle Gear is Helpful to Wear While Riding?
    • July
      • Congratulations!
      • What Are My Rights if Arrested?
    • June
      • LawtonCates Convinces Wisconsin’s Court of Appeals to Provide Debtors With Greater Protections Against Creditor Abuse
    • May
      • 8 Steps to Take If You’re Involved in a Car Accident
      • What To Do Immediately After a Car Accident
    • April
      • It’s Getting Easier to Get Rid of Your Student Loans for Good
      • In A Twist, A Debt Collection Company May Owe Money To Consumers
    • March
      • Traffic Deaths Are Still Too High
    • January
      • Wisconsin T-Mobile Customers Face a High Risk Of Identity Theft
  • 2022
    • December
      • Partnership will provide resources to veterans in Portage Co.
      • After child with cerebral palsy faced injuries, mother to sue Madison school district
      • Recent Achievements and Announcements at Lawton Cates
    • September
      • Debt Collectors Ordered to Pay Debtors’ Attorney’s Fees after Trying (and Failing) to Force Debtors’ Lawsuits into Federal Court
    • August
      • Fourth Annual Simmy Golf Tournament Held at Glacier Wood Golf Club
      • Safety Tips to Avoid Causing an Accident
    • June
      • Debt Collectors Can’t Charge You Extra Money for Taking Your Payment
      • Why You Should Seek Compensation for Your Bicycle Accident
      • Lawton Cates Collects $81,500 for Client Scammed by Car Dealer
    • May
      • Lawton Cates Helps Client Fight Creditor Harassment
    • April
      • Now Is Not the Time to Buy a Home
      • How to Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident
    • March
      • The Dealer is Telling Me They Can't Fix My Car Because of the Chip Shortage
    • January
      • Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Consumer’s Rights in Auto Repossession Case
      • Attorney Terrence M. Polich Honored Among America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys (2021)
      • Lawton Cates Attorneys Selected to the 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers List
  • 2021
    • December
      • Pets in Divorce
      • Quick Tips to Ensure You Are Best Dressed For Court
    • October
      • $1.85 Million Settlement Obtained For Van Crash Accident That Killed Seven And Seriously Injureded Five Magazine Sales People
    • September
      • Drivers' Speed, Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries, are all Up During the Pandemic
    • May
      • Frequently Asked Questions About Debt
    • April
      • Student Loan Borrowers Make Sure Your Loans Are Being Reported Accurately
      • New Insurance Law is Bad for Consumers and Drivers
      • Not Everybody Can Stop Paying Their Student Loans
    • March
      • Domestic Abuse: The Biggest Unintended Consequence of the Coronavirus Lockdown?
    • February
      • Wineke: Great Men Who Rose Up In Times Of Crisis
    • January
      • Lemon Law Frequently Asked Questions
  • 2020
    • December
      • Texting And Driving Potential Criminal Charges
    • October
      • Faulty Implants Cause Pain, Problems and Peril
    • August
      • Two Lawton Cates Attorneys Named To 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers List
    • March
      • If The Police Take Your Property, Can You Get It Back?
      • Protect Your Privacy Rights in the Digital Era
    • February
      • Have You Been Taken Advantage of by Tax Filing Programs?
      • Have You Been Charged for Services You Couldn't Use Because of the Pandemic?
      • A Debtor's Bill of Rights?
      • Suit Over Well Could Be Precedential - The Suit Targets The State's Groundwater Law
    • January
      • Caution Essential When Hiring Someone With An Arrest Record
  • 2019
    • December
      • Protect Yourself and Your Guests When Hosting a Holiday Party
      • Administrative Code Protects Injured Renters
    • November
      • Student Loan Forgiveness Rules Change Again
      • Common Household Products Can Put You, Others at Risk
    • September
      • Make Staying Home Safer for Elderly Relatives, Friends
      • Injustice, Thy Name is Forced Arbitration
    • July
      • Guide to Grilling Fun and Safety
      • Should I Hire a Family Law Attorney?
    • June
      • Raiderettes Settle Wage Theft Claim for $1.25 Million
      • Repossession
      • Repossession Case May Let the U.S. Supreme Court Weaken Consumer Rights
      • Attorney Polich Named to National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
      • Shady Debt Collectors Rely On Your Goodwill To Make Money
    • May
      • Damage Caps Violate Your Constitutional Right To A Trial By Jury
      • Criminal Case Overview
      • Creditors Can be Sued for Being Too Aggressive in Collecting Debts from You
      • Credit Card “Arbitration Agreements” Under Attack
      • Wisconsin Courts COVID-19 Update
      • Wisconsin's Anti Price Gouging Law In Effect During COVID-19 Outbreak
      • Construction Liens
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    • April
      • Criminal Defense: Can The Police Take a Sample of My DNA?
      • Can The Police Barge Into Your Dorm Room?
      • Can Social Media Affect My Family Law Case
      • Can We Really Just Drive Away From A Police Officer
      • Budget Victory For Injured People
      • Bicycle Fatalaties And Injuries
      • Do You Have to Identify Yourself to a Law Enforcement Officer?
      • The Dangers Of Diy Lemon Law Claims
    • March
      • What to Do When You Are Asked to Sign a Severance Agreement
      • Work From Home Victims May Be Able to Recover Money They Invested Along With Fair Wages for the Work They Performed
      • Wisconsin's Motorcycle Helmet Law
      • Hail to Our Growing Awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury
      • Social Media And Your Workers Compensation Claim
      • Wisconsin2019s Texting Law Not Enough
    • February
      • 10 Divorce Myths Debunked
      • What You Need To Know If Your Dog Bites Someone
      • Wills And Estate Planning
      • Wisconsin Consumers Score Victory Against Internet Payday Lender
    • January
      • How the Police Get Around Your Miranda Rights and What You Should Do About It
      • A Practical Demonstration Of The Dangers Of Texting And Driving
      • 3 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do To Stop a Car Repossession
      • Student Loan Protection
      • Social Media and Litigation
      • How Long Do Your Miranda Rights Last?
      • How to Prevent Teen Texting While Driving
      • How to Protect Yourself Against Becoming a "Party to a Crime"
      • Hurt At Work? Don't Accept a Denial of Your Claiming Without Watching This.
      • Injured Children and the Law
      • Injured People Beware
      • Is Our Civil Justice System Under Attack?
      • Be Safe In Your Winter Driving
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      • Know How to Use, Clean and Store Your Grill Properly
      • Kraft Workers Successful in Wage Claims Class Action
      • Jensen Case
      • Leveling the Playing Field in Injury Cases
      • Legal Separation Versus Divorce in Wisconsin
      • It Can Wait #x
      • Ironman Training Has a Parallel in Business World
      • Wisconsin Open Personal Records
      • Missouri v. McNeely (OWI)
      • National Teen Driver Safety Week: Time to Review
  • 2018
    • December
      • Four Steps to a Food-Safe Thanksgiving – and Beyond
    • November
      • Automobile Insurance Basics
    • September
      • Debt Collection Rules Are Changing: Find Out How To Protect Yourself From Harassment
      • Probation Revocation
    • May
      • Marijuana and Driving
      • Attorneys Fight Human Trafficking with Civil Litigation
  • 2017
    • October
      • Courageous Americans Turn Grief into Action
    • August
      • Tenants Who Face Eviction Because Of Pandemic May Be Protected Under Center For Disease Control Emergency Order
    • July
      • More Kids Left in Hot Cars
    • May
      • 2017: Year of Big Reversals in Fight for Civil Justice
    • April
      • Foreclosure and Homeowners' Rights
    • March
      • Loophole Silences Victims of Workplace Harassment
      • The 4 Things You Must Know About A Wisconsin Pardon
  • 2016
    • October
      • Adults Are Key to Preventing Playground Injuries
      • Opiate Drug Abuse, Deaths Soar Along with Drug Company Profits
    • August
      • Texting And Driving
    • July
      • 10 Ways to Save Money In Your Divorce
    • June
      • Presenting America’s Top Safety and Justice Stories of 2016
      • Heroes Step Up to Protect the Safety, Rights of All Americans
    • March
      • The Dangers Of Sexting In Wisconsin
    • January
      • What Happens When I Go To Court The Initial Appearance
  • 2015
    • December
      • Distracted Driving Still on the Rise, Especially Among Teens
    • November
      • 5 Recommendations for Your Wisconsin Drug Case
    • October
      • The War On Democracy
      • Eminent Domain
      • Variable Costs Of Raising A Child
    • September
      • So Your Kids Want a Video Game. Now What?
      • The Opioid Crisis: America Fights Back!
    • August
      • Heroes Step Up to Protect the Health, Safety of All Americans
    • April
      • Roads a Deadly Hazard for ATVers
    • February
      • Shady Crews, Stay Away
    • January
      • They Expect You To Fail 5 Ways Car Dealers Get You To Buy A Car You Cant Afford And What You Can Do About It
  • 2014
    • December
      • “Home Sweet Home” Starts With Our Fall Safety Check
      • Bikers, Walkers Threatened By Increase In Distracted Driving
    • July
      • These Justice Organizations Lead the Fight to Protect the Safety, Rights of All Americans
    • June
      • Tales From The Trenches
    • April
      • Road Safety Tips for Teen Drivers Heading Back to School
    • February
      • Protecting the Privacy of an Injured Person
    • January
      • Used Car Dealer Ordered by Jury to Pay Punitive Damages to Buyer
  • 2013
    • December
      • Police Deception in Interrogations
      • Dog Bites Can Be Prevented with Better Education
    • March
      • Temporary Orders
    • February
      • Dual Representation
      • Friday Recommendation: Tony Robbins--Small Business Resiliency Kit
    • January
      • Unwanted Or Harassing Phone Calls Can Be Stopped
  • 2012
    • December
      • Freedom To Contract Is A Constitutional Right…Even For Trial Lawyers
      • Children At Risk Hight Court Rules In Favor of Young Cancer Survivor, Exposing Little Known Exclusions In Heath Care Policies
      • Asbestos: Lethal and Still a Threat to All Americans
    • May
      • Foreclosures and Evictions Halted in Wisconsin due to Pandemic.
    • January
      • Part 2: Understand and Assert Your Rights During a Traffic Stop
  • 2011
    • December
      • Beware the Insurance Company Three D’s: Delay, Deny, Defend
    • October
      • Backlog Improves, But Vets Still Struggle for Benefits
    • September
      • Dick Cates: one of a kind
    • August
      • Prominent trial lawyer Cates ’47 dies in home
      • Richard Cates, longtime trial lawyer in Madison, dies at 85
      • Dick Cates: The Madison lawyer who held Nixon to account
      • Lawyers Should Emulate Cates
      • Obituary for Richard Lyman Sr. Cates
    • May
      • Plaintiffs in Mass Murder Case against the City of Crandon and Forest County will Seek an Appeal of the Decision Denying Them Th
    • January
      • “Tort Reform” Threatens Our Constitutional Liberties
  • 2010
    • December
      • Law clinic offers consumers court access, protection
      • Per Diem, the Golden Rule and Sunshine…
      • Oscar Mayer 'Don-Doff' Suit To Jury
      • Do You Know the Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?
    • March
      • Family’s Search for Answers Uncovers Fatal Flaw in GM Cars
    • February
      • Do It Your Self Lemon Law Claims
    • January
      • Don’t Let Debt Collectors Pressure You into Making Bad Decisions During the Pandemic.
      • UFCW Local 538 workers successful in wage claims
  • 2005
    • February
      • Attorney James Gardner Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
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