LawtonCates, S.C., a Madison, Wisconsin-based law firm, 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, a testament to his extensive experience and successful track record.
With over 25 years of legal experience, Polich focuses his practice on personal injury, consumer warranty, lemon law, and civil litigation. His career is marked by significant settlements and verdicts, including $4.6 million for nonprofit businesses harmed 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, $1 million in a wrongful death settlement for a veteran who froze to death after being discharged from a Veterans Affairs hospital, and $942,333.33 in a motor vehicle accident settlement for three individuals injured in a head-on collision.
The recognition by Best Lawyers is particularly meaningful because it is based on a rigorous peer-review process. Attorneys are nominated, and currently recognized lawyers provide feedback on the nominee's work. Best Lawyers then analyzes the feedback, verifies that the nominee is in good standing with local bar associations, and finalizes 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.” This process ensures that the honor reflects the high esteem in which Polich is held by his colleagues.
Polich expressed gratitude for the recognition, 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.”
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Polich is past Chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice Program Committee and serves on the board of the Jason Simcakoski Foundation, which is dedicated to improving mental health care for veterans. His involvement in these organizations underscores his commitment to both legal excellence and community service.
LawtonCates, established in 1958, has a long history of assisting clients with a variety of legal matters. The firm primarily focuses on personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and wrongful death, but also has experience in lemon law, criminal defense, consumer law, and business litigation. The recognition of Polich reflects the firm's ongoing dedication to providing high-quality legal representation.
This announcement is important because it highlights the caliber of legal talent available to clients in Wisconsin, particularly those who have suffered personal injuries. For the legal industry, it underscores the value of peer recognition and the rigorous standards maintained by Best Lawyers. For potential clients, it offers assurance that LawtonCates has attorneys who are not only experienced but also respected by their peers, which can be a critical factor when seeking legal representation.
