Firm Profile:

GINGRAS, CATES & LUEBKE, S.C. is a well respected law firm located in Madison, Wisconsin. The majority of our practice consists of representing plaintiffs in personal injury related litigation. Although personal injury law is our firm's emphasis, several other important areas of practice are also mentioned below. While most of our clients' cases are resolved through settlement, our significant trial experience and success in the courtroom will be a valuable asset for you in the event that your own particular case requires it.

We primarily work with people who have suffered an injury that was caused by the negligent or intentional act of a third party. As a result of years of experience in representing seriously injured people, we are able to understand the difficulties you may be facing. Our lawyers can help you deal with the stress, confusion, and intimidation that injury victims and their families often experience.

Gingras, Cates & Luebke, S.C., handles most cases on a contingent fee basis, which means that the client does not pay our firm a fee for our attorneys' time and work unless we collect for him or her. If there is a recovery for the client under a contingent fee arrangement, our attorneys are then paid a previously agreed upon percentage for their work.

In addition to motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, or other more common types of injury causing accidents, our personal injury practice includes products liability and professional malpractice (both medical and legal malpractice). In many cases, remedies include compensation for: pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and potentially future damages if the facts of your case merit such a recovery. In certain cases, punitive damages may also be available and appropriate.

Several of our attorneys handle civil rights claims as a large portion of their practice. Civil rights cases include claims such as: race discrimination, gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, retaliation, disability discrimination, and whistle blower cases.

We have also frequently represented victims of insurance company misconduct. The legal term for the claim associated with an insurance company's breach of the duty it owes to its insured is 'bad faith.' Our firm has significant experience in this sometimes complex and contentious area of the law.

We have significant state and federal court trial experience. In addition to representing clients all over Wisconsin, our attorneys have practiced in state and federal courts throughout the country, including Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Nevada, South Carolina and Utah. That trial experience is an invaluable asset to our individual clients who are often fighting large corporations or insurance companies. Our firm recognizes the value of settlement, and our trial experience and reputation can benefit clients during settlement negotiations. Insurance companies and other attorneys are aware of our trial record and know that we will bring a case to trial if an unreasonable settlement offer is made. We have attained numerous large jury verdicts and settlements for our clients because of our effective representation, hard work, and reputation.

The attorneys at Gingras, Cates & Luebke, S.C. will make every effort to help you get fair and reasonable financial compensation for your injuries. Whatever the injury or issue may be, we help our clients every step of the way. There is no obligation and no fee for the initial call or meeting. Home or hospital visits can often be arranged.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a serious injury recently, you probably have received dozens of mail solicitations in the mail from attorneys seeking your case. At Gingras, Cates & Luebke, S.C., we choose not to operate that way. If you would like to talk to one of our attorneys and find out what our firm can do for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Take the first step and call. Our goal as a law firm is to earn your trust and respect with our hard work, honesty, and sound advice.