Don C. Prachthauser

Don C. Prachthauser is a personal injury lawyer at Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C., serving clients across Wisconsin. He represents injured people in claims involving car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, product liability, medical negligence, unsafe premises, and insurance coverage disputes. Mr. Prachthauser focuses on careful case preparation, trial readiness, and practical guidance for clients who need strong advocacy after serious injuries.

Mr. Prachthauser earned his J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1977. He also received a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972. His legal education and courtroom training support his ability to evaluate liability, damages, insurance issues, and trial strategy with the judgment needed in complex personal injury litigation.

Mr. Prachthauser has presented nearly 100 cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators on behalf of personal injury clients. His trial experience includes negligent operation of automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles, as well as product liability, medical negligence, unsafe premises, and insurance coverage matters. He has also helped many clients resolve claims through pre-trial settlement when a fair result can be reached.

Don C. Prachthauser is recognized for extensive trial experience and leadership in the personal injury field. He has been honored by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, the Wisconsin Association for Justice, and other trial lawyer organizations. He is also a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates, reflecting a career built on advocacy, preparation, and professional service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Murphy & Prachthauser, SC
• Member, Wisconsin State Bar Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, Wisconsin Chapter
• Member, Wisconsin Association for Justice, (Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers)
• Past Member, Milwaukee Bar Association, Judicial Selection Committee
• Past Member, University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School Trial Practice Program
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, International Society of Barristers
• Member, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Marquette University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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