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's peers have honored him in the fields of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. This recognition is a testament to his more than 25 years of legal experience and his commitment to advocating for individuals and organizations that have suffered harm.
Polich's practice focuses on personal injury, consumer warranty, lemon law, and civil litigation. His career is marked by significant victories, 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 settlement for a veteran who froze to death after being discharged from a Veterans Affairs hospital, and a $942,333.33 settlement for three individuals injured in a head-on motor vehicle accident. These cases highlight his dedication to holding negligent parties accountable and securing justice for the vulnerable.
Best Lawyers, which has been recognizing legal excellence for over four decades, employs a rigorous peer review process. Attorneys are nominated by their peers, and then currently recognized lawyers provide feedback on the nominees' work. Best Lawyers analyzes this feedback, verifies that nominees are in good standing with their local bar associations, and finalizes 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, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has also contributed to the legal community as past Chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice Program Committee and as a board member of the Jason Simcakoski Foundation, an organization focused on improving mental health care for veterans. His involvement in these roles underscores his commitment to both legal excellence and veteran advocacy.
In response to the recognition, Polich expressed his gratitude: "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, founded in 1958, has established a reputation for assisting clients with a variety of legal matters, with a primary focus on personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and wrongful death. The firm also handles lemon law, criminal defense, consumer law, and business litigation. Polich's recognition in Best Lawyers not only honors his individual achievements but also reflects positively on the firm's commitment to providing high-quality legal representation.
