LawtonCates, S.C., a Madison, Wisconsin-based law firm, has announced that attorney Terrence Polich has been recognized by his peers in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Polich, who has over 25 years of legal experience, was honored in the fields of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs.
This recognition is based on a rigorous peer review process conducted by Best Lawyers, which has been honoring legal professionals for more than 40 years. The process begins with nominations from attorneys, followed by feedback from currently recognized lawyers. Best Lawyers then analyzes the feedback and ensures that nominees are in good standing with their local bar associations before finalizing the results. 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.'
Polich focuses his practice on personal injury, consumer warranty, lemon law, and civil litigation. He has delivered numerous noteworthy results for his clients, including a $4.6 million recovery on behalf of 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 settlement in a motor vehicle accident case on behalf of three people injured in a head-on collision.
Polich is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has served as past Chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice Program Committee. He is also a board member of the Jason Simcakoski Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving mental health care for veterans. His commitment to helping veterans is evident in his legal work and community involvement.
In response to the recognition, Polich expressed his gratitude, 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 has been assisting 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 extensive experience in lemon law, criminal defense, consumer law, and business litigation. This recognition of Polich underscores the firm's dedication to providing high-quality legal representation to those in need.
The inclusion of Polich in Best Lawyers is a testament to his skill and professionalism, and it reflects positively on the entire LawtonCates team. As the legal industry continues to evolve, such recognition highlights the importance of experienced attorneys who are committed to justice and client advocacy.
