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Don C. Prachthauser
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Gail Brown
Moses J. Zimmermann

Don C. Prachthauser

Professional Activities & Honors
Mr. Prachthauser has been honored to serve as the President of American Board of Trial Advocates-Wisconsin Chapter. He is also a past president of Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers and continues to serve on the board of that organization. Mr. Prachthauser has been certified as a diplomat of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys and was recertified in 2002. In addition, Mr. Prachthauser has served on the Milwaukee Bar Association Judicial Selection Committee. He has been an instructor in the trial practice program at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Mr. Prachthauser has been honored to be listed in The Best Lawyers in America for over ten years. Mr. Prachthauser also has been honored by his election to the American College of Trial Lawyers (limited to 1% from each state) and the International Society of Barristers.

Education
Mr. Prachthauser earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with distinction in 1972. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School in 1977.

Lectures
Mr. Prachthauser has been a Civil Trial Practice Instructor at the University of Wisconsin Madison-Law School, and is a frequent presenter and speaker for the State Bar of Wisconsin, American Board of Trial Advocates, and Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Background

Mr. Prachthauser was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 7, 1951. Prior to joining the firm, he was House Counsel for Employers Insurance of Wausau. He is married to Joan Marie, and they reside with their two daughters, Tracy Beth and Emily Jean, in Hartland, Wisconsin.

Personal Comments
Our team approach to the practice of law not only makes us highly effective, but also makes the practice very enjoyable. I am very proud to the associated with each and every member of our law firm.

Email address: dprachthauser@murphyprachthauser.com

Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 271-1011

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