Kevin Lonergan is a partner at Herrling Clark Law Firm. He is recognized within the legal community for handling complex litigation matters for clients with catastrophic injuries and for clients who have lost loved ones. Although most cases settle, he has a reputation for trying cases and has had a high percentage of cases where the ultimate jury verdicts far exceeded the insurance companies’ pre-trial offers of settlement. Kevin has handled many million and multi-million dollar cases.
Kevin has been recognized as one of the state’s top lawyers by a number of organizations. Kevin was recognized in 2019, 2020 and 2021 as one of the top 10 lawyers in the state of Wisconsin, and has been recognized as one of the top 50 lawyers from 2015 to the present, in the state-wide magazine “Super Lawyers” list. He is one of only a few lawyers in the state who have been named to the Super Lawyers list (top 5% of all attorneys in the state) each year that the Super Lawyers designations have been recognized, and he was featured in the 20th Anniversary Issue of the Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine. Kevin had the distinct privilege of being named Wisconsin’s “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Wisconsin Association for Justice. At the time of Kevin’s nomination and selection, only 14 other lawyers had received the same honor in the organization’s almost seventy-year history.
Kevin is rated 10 out of 10 by Avvo. He was previously named as the top personal injury and products liability lawyer in the Fox Cities. He has also been rated as one of the top trial lawyers nationally. He is a board-certified civil trial specialist accredited by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has also received the highest possible national ratings for legal ability and ethics by an international rating service. Kevin has been named a “Fellow” of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, an honor bestowed on only 2.5% of all practicing lawyers. He is past president, vice president, and member of the Wisconsin Law Foundation’s Board of Directors. Kevin is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only organization with highly experienced lawyers who exhibit virtues of civility, integrity, and professionalism with a national membership of roughly 7,600 lawyers, balanced equally between plaintiff and defense lawyers and judges.
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
University of Wisconsin Law School,
Madison, Wisconsin
Bachelors of Science
United States Air Force Academy,
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Wisconsin
United States District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin
United States District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
Twice Selected “Best of the Bar” AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell (highest rating for competency and ethics) Wisconsin Super Lawyer List
Wisconsin Law Foundation Board of Directors
Past President, Vice President and Board Member
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin Public Education Committee
Past Chairman
2014 National High School Mock Trial Competition
Chairman of the Executive Committee
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers (now known as Wisconsin Association for Justice)
Past President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, and Long-Time Board Member
State Bar of Wisconsin Litigation Section
Past Chairman, after serving as Secretary and Treasurer of Board of Directors
Outagamie County Bar Association
Past President and Long-Time Member
Outagamie County, 1988-Present
Part-Time Court Commissioner
American Association for Justice (previously known as American Trial Lawyers Association)
Member
National Trial Lawyers Association
Past Member
Attorneys Information Exchange Group
Past Member
Kevin facilitated the negotiations for a realistic settlement. Laurel and Kevin were very helpful whenever we had questions, taking the time to answer them fully and following up with written explanations when appropriate.
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Kevin [and] his associates (team) were great to work with. Throughout the whole process, they kept me up to date on things and had great communication. Although it was a longer time frame that we worked together, I was pleased with the results in the end. They were very helpful and friendly at all times.
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Kevin and his team gave us something that the county justice system couldn’t – justice for my son Dylan. Kevin gave us compassion, hope, and understanding. We finally had someone who was going to fight for us. Kevin was very knowledgeable and very professional. He did what we wanted without any pressure. I would recommend Kevin and his team of professionals without a doubt. He was our light in our darkest hour.
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I was a client of Kevin’s. After working with progressive insurance to get the medical help I needed. I was told they were only paying me 3,500.00 and were not paying for a neurologist I needed. I went and [saw] Kevin and his first concern was for my health. I [saw] my neurologist and after 2 years he had me fine. Kevin then went after progressive and got me a great settlement.
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Thank you so much to Kevin, Laurel, and the staff at Herrling Clark Law Firm. I worked with them for 3 years after suffering a life-changing accident. They helped me navigate through the insurance process at every step while taking time to thoroughly discuss every question I had, big or small. In the end, I felt I received a fair settlement that reflected the knowledge and experience that Kevin and his staff have. I feel like I am now ready to move on from this tragedy! I highly recommend Kevin Lonergan and Laurel Wirth for any personal injury needs you may have.
Kevin Lonergan and his staff were fantastic! So organized! They handled everything so efficiently and thoroughly. They helped me to resolve my case quickly. They were awesome to work with!
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My first impression of Kevin Lonergan was confirmed as my case progressed – he is knowledgeable and competent. He provided regular updates so I always knew the status of my case. Succinctly stated, I am pleased with the way Kevin handled my case and how it ultimately settled.
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Kevin, Laurel, and Cheryl make a great team. They do such a great job communicating, even the finest of details. They take the worry and stress out of a bad situation.
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Kevin handled our case in a very thorough and professional manner. He is very competent and was able to reach a fair settlement for us. His paralegal, Laurel, followed up on all questions and concerns very thoroughly. We really enjoyed watching Kevin work through the mediation process. We would recommend Kevin to anyone needing an attorney to handle a personal injury claim.
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Our experience with Kevin and Laurel was outstanding. Kevin was nice, considerate, and easy to work with. It was a difficult case, but they pulled it out in the end. Kevin is definitely a great lawyer for personal injury/business. We highly recommend Kevin and Laurel.
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Kevin and his staff (especially Kris and Cheryl) were very professional and made this a good experience for us. They covered every detail and never made it an uncomfortable or stressful experience. It was a nice surprise and they got us a larger settlement than anticipated.
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Kevin is a wonderful attorney and excels at what he does. Always available and knowledgeable about the case. I can’t say enough about how professional he was throughout our case and how wonderful the final results were.
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Attorney Lonergan is a very good lawyer. He did his job very well. He made sure I had an understanding of the process and helped me in every way he was able to. I strongly recommend him!! His paralegal, Kris, was awesome as well! They both were very helpful, and provided excellent communication.
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Kevin is a very kind, courteous, and caring lawyer. I thank him from the bottom of my heart. He got me a settlement I wasn’t expecting. All I wanted was to make sure my bills were paid, but he did so much more for me. I thank you again, Kevin, for everything.
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After the dog bite had happened, we knew we needed to seek legal advice. We used the Internet to search for a law firm. Herrling Clark was by far the fastest to respond, which showed that we were not just another case. From our initial meeting and all through the process, Kevin and Laurel really put our minds at ease that we had made the right choice with Herrling Clark due to their professionalism, expertise in this type of case, and true knowledge of the laws. We were always treated with compassion and respect. No question ever went without an answer and we always felt we were being fully represented, protected, kept up to date, and much more. If any further misfortunes ever do occur, I would not even hesitate to be represented by Herrling Clark and Attorney Lonergan and his team. I will be recommending Herrling Clark to others and my experience with them.
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Kevin and his staff were great to work with. They always kept me up to date on matters pertaining to my case. If they didn’t have the answer, they got back to me in less than 24 hours. Normally, it was less than 3 hours. Thanks to all at Herrling Clark.
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The whole process was as smooth as one could ever hope for. We never had a worry or doubt of what was happening. As pleasant an experience as could hope for in a case like ours. Professional in every way. None better. I HIGHLY recommend this firm.
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Kevin and Laurel were always professional, helpful, and courteous during our case. Any questions we had were answered promptly and professionally. We appreciated the kindness and time taken regarding our questions and concerns.
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Very personable, attentive to detail, respectful, and courteous. We appreciated his expertise in protecting our interest.
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He helped me a lot and gave me a sense of worth.
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We thoroughly enjoyed working with Kevin and his staff. They were very thoughtful and thorough throughout the case. We are grateful to the great doctors he recommended to us as well.
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Kevin had our best interests in mind. He is a highly regarded professional in the Fox Cities. He was complete and thorough and kept us informed throughout the process. Even though we ended up going to trial (a poor decision on the other side’s part), we felt comfortable that we’d have a good outcome — and we did. Kevin and his staff did a terrific job and kept our fears at bay. We felt entirely comfortable with him.
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Kevin and the entire staff went above and beyond what I would expect an attorney to help their client.
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When I first contacted Kevin, my world had been completely flipped upside down by my father’s death. When I interviewed other attorneys, I often left with the impression that I was nothing more than a number to them. That was not the case with Kevin. I knew that by hiring Kevin, my father’s case would be treated with the respect and seriousness that it deserved, and I was proven correct by the outcome. I cannot overemphasize my regard for Kevin and his staff.
