LawtonCates, S.C., a Madison, Wisconsin-based law firm, announced that attorney Terrence Polich has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Polich was recognized in the categories of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, according to a press release.
Polich, who has over 25 years of legal experience, focuses his practice on personal injury, consumer warranty, lemon law, and civil litigation. His notable case results include a $4.6 million recovery for nonprofit businesses harmed by fraud and professional negligence, a $2.3 million wrongful death settlement for the family of a Marine who died from a drug overdose at a Veterans Affairs hospital, a $1 million wrongful death settlement on behalf of a veteran who froze to death after discharge from a VA hospital, and a $942,333.33 settlement for three individuals injured in a head-on collision.
The selection process for Best Lawyers is based on a peer review system. Attorneys are nominated, and then current recognized lawyers provide feedback on the nominee's work. Best Lawyers then analyzes the feedback and verifies that each nominee is in good standing with their local bar association before finalizing the list. The organization states, "For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been grounded in a simple principle: the best lawyers know who the best lawyers are."
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."
Polich is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has served as past Chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice Program Committee. He is also a board member of the Jason Simcakoski Foundation, which focuses on improving mental health care for veterans.
LawtonCates has been assisting clients with legal matters since 1958, primarily in personal injury cases such as motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and wrongful death. The firm also has experience in lemon law, criminal defense, consumer law, and business litigation.
This recognition highlights the firm's commitment to providing high-quality legal representation to those who have been wrongfully harmed. For business and technology leaders, this announcement underscores the importance of legal expertise in protecting consumer rights and ensuring corporate accountability.
