Robert J. Lauer concentrates his practice on legal issues related to products liability, commercial litigation and motor vehicle accidents. He represents individuals, insurance companies and business enterprises in state and federal courts throughout Wisconsin. He has authored articles and participated in numerous seminars for his clients. In addition, he has served as a guest instructor for Marquette University Law School’s Trial Practice Program and as a guest lecturer at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Mr. Lauer graduated magna cum laude from the College of Business at Marquette University in 1980 and is a 1983 graduate of the Marquette University Law School. He joined Kasdorf, Lewis & Swietlik, S.C. in 1983. He is a member of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Defense Research Institute and the Wisconsin Defense Counsel (WDC). He has also served as past President of WDC and is currently on the Board of Directors. Mr. Lauer has been awarded an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science – Finance/Economics, graduating magna cum laude from Marquette University in 1980.
- Juris Doctor - Marquette University Law School in 1983.
- Professional Memberships and Associations
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Past President of Wisconsin Defense Counsel
- Prior Work Experience
- 1982-1983 – internship in District Attorney’s Office, Waukesha County, WI
- Honors and Recognitions
- AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell
- Included in the 2006 edition of Superlawyers
- Included in the 2007 edition of Superlawyers
- Included in the 2008 edition of Superlawyers
- Admissions
- All Wisconsin Circuit Courts
- U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
- United States Supreme Court
- Reported Decisions
Whirlpool Corp. v. Ziebert, 197 Wis. 2d 144 (1995)
Scott v. Village of Kewaskum, 786 F.2d 338 (7th Cir. 1986)
Progressive Northern Insurance Company v. Romanshek, 2005 WI 67, 281 Wis. 2d 300