LawtonCates, S.C. has announced that attorney Terrence Polich has been recognized by his peers in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Polich was honored in the fields of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. This recognition underscores his extensive experience and successful track record in representing clients who have suffered harm.
With over 25 years of legal experience, Polich focuses his practice on personal injury, consumer warranty, lemon law, and civil litigation. He has achieved notable results for his clients, including a $4.6 million recovery for nonprofit businesses harmed by fraud and professional negligence, a $2.3 million wrongful death settlement for a marine who died of a drug overdose at a Veterans Affairs hospital, a $1 million wrongful death settlement for a veteran who froze to death after being discharged from a Veterans Affairs hospital, and a $942,333.33 motor vehicle accident settlement for three people injured in a head-on collision. These cases highlight his dedication to advocating for those who have been wronged.
The Best Lawyers selection process is based on a peer review system. Attorneys are nominated and then evaluated by currently recognized lawyers in their field. The feedback is analyzed to ensure the nominee is in good standing with their local bar association. As Best Lawyers states, "For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been grounded in a simple principle: the best lawyers know who the best lawyers are." This recognition is a testament to Polich's professional reputation and the respect he commands among his colleagues.
Polich expressed his gratitude for the honor, saying, "I want to express my sincere gratitude both to Best Lawyers and all of my peers who voted for me in these categories. It's an honor to be recognized for my work in personal injury law. I became an attorney because I wanted to help people who have been harmed through no fault of their own, and I'm proud to work for one of the most distinguished firms in the state of Wisconsin."
Polich is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and serves as past Chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice Program Committee. He is also a board member of the Jason Simcakoski Foundation, which focuses on improving mental health care for veterans.
LawtonCates is a Madison, Wisconsin-based law firm that has assisted clients with a variety of legal matters since 1958. The firm primarily focuses on personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and wrongful death. LawtonCates also has years of experience in lemon law, criminal defense, consumer law, and business litigation. This recognition of Attorney Polich reflects the firm's commitment to providing high-quality legal representation and achieving favorable outcomes for its clients.
