LawtonCates Attorney Terrence Polich Named to 2027 Best Lawyers in America

LawtonCates, S.C. announces that attorney Terrence Polich has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Polich, who has practiced law for over 25 years, is recognized in the fields of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs.

Polich's career is marked by significant settlements and verdicts 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 on behalf of a Marine who died of a drug overdose at a Veterans Affairs hospital, and a $1 million settlement for the family of a veteran who froze to death after being discharged from a VA hospital. He also secured $942,333.33 for three individuals injured in a head-on collision.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Polich has served as past Chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice Program Committee and is a board member of the Jason Simcakoski Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving mental health care for veterans.

The selection process for Best Lawyers is rigorous. It begins with nominations from attorneys, followed by peer reviews from currently recognized lawyers. Best Lawyers then verifies that each nominee is in good standing with their local bar association before finalizing the list. According to Best Lawyers, "For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been grounded in a simple principle: the best lawyers know who the best lawyers are."

Polich expressed his gratitude for the honor, stating, "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."

LawtonCates, a Madison, Wisconsin-based law firm, has been serving clients since 1958. The firm focuses on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and wrongful death, as well as lemon law, criminal defense, consumer law, and business litigation.

The recognition of Polich by Best Lawyers is a testament to his legal acumen and dedication to his clients. It also underscores LawtonCates' reputation as a leading personal injury firm in Wisconsin, providing experienced and compassionate representation for those who have suffered harm.