LawtonCates, S.C., a Madison, Wisconsin-based law firm, has announced that attorney Terrence Polich has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Polich was selected by his peers for his work in Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs.
With over 25 years of legal experience, Polich focuses his practice on personal injury, consumer warranty, lemon law, and civil litigation. His career includes notable settlements such as $4.6 million for nonprofit businesses affected by fraud and professional negligence, $2.3 million in a wrongful death settlement for a Marine who died of a drug overdose at a Veterans Affairs hospital, and $1 million for a veteran who froze to death after being discharged from a VA hospital. He also secured a $942,333.33 settlement in a motor vehicle accident case involving three people injured in a head-on collision.
Polich, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, 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 Best Lawyers selection process is rigorous and peer-driven. According to the publication, nominees are evaluated by currently recognized lawyers who provide feedback on their work. Best Lawyers then verifies that each candidate is in good standing with their local bar association before finalizing the results. This method ensures that recognition is based on professional reputation and demonstrated expertise.
Polich expressed 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 has been serving clients since 1958 and focuses on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and wrongful death. The firm also has significant experience in lemon law, criminal defense, consumer law, and business litigation.
