Herrick & Hart News and Updates
Jay Heit Interviewed on Austrian Television PULS 4
Jay Heit was recently intereviewed on PULS 4 Austrian Television. He was asked about he recent election in the United States. The interview was conducted by Florian Danner.
Jay Heit - The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 in Wisconsin for 2024
Herrick & Hart attorney Jay Heit has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer for the State of Wisconsin by the The National Trial Lawyers for the year of 2024. The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of premier trial lawyers from throughout the country. …
Kevin Dague Elected Eau Claire County Bar President-Elect
Kevin Dague has been elected Eau Claire County Bar President-Elect for the years of 2024-2025. After a year as serving as President-Elect, Dague will become President for the years of 2025-2026.
Jay Heit - Named One of America's Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators
Jay Heit, an attorney at Herrick & Hart, has been named One of America's Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators for the State of Wisconsin. Attorneys who receive this prestigious award must pass through a multi-phase screening process. Less than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of attorneys in the United States will be selected for this award. Before a candidate is selected, they are carefully…
Allison Shepard and Webster Hart - Power 30 for Personal Injury
Allison Shepard and Webster Hart have been named to the Wisconsin Law Journal Power 30 for the area of Personal Injury. The list is chosen by the editors of the Wisconsin Law Journal. The selection is made based upon stories written throughout the year, recommendations of Wisconsin attorneys and results obtained on cases.
Our Second Podcast Episode
Herrick & Hart - Law Talk
Check out our newest podcast. We will be producing more podcasts in the future. We will be discussing legal cases and issues that impact you.
Webster Hart Helps Cut the Ribbon for New Weight Room
Webster Hart helped cut the riboon for a new weight room at Memorial High School. He is a trustee of the Connie Ulrich Trust which donated the money for the project.
Jay Heit Featured as a National Seminar Speaker
Jay Heit of Herrick & Hart was recently featured as national seminar speaker by NBI. Mr. Heit was the solo speaker at the seminar Dog Law 101. The seminar was broadcast live and is available to watch on demand.
Mr. Heit is often called upon to serve as a speaker at legal seminars. He has spoken…
Check Out the New Herrick & Hart YouTube Channel
Herrick & Hart has a YouTube Channel. You can view the videos by clicking find the channel. On the channel, we will be providing answers to questions and information about the legal services provided at Herrick & Hart.
In the first installment, Attorney Jay Heit, who is experienced in the field of personal injury law, answers some basic questions about slip…
Residual Funds Received by WISTAF
Herrick & Hart received acknowledgment from WISTAF that over $7,000 was received as a result of residual funds from class action settlements in which the firm was involved. This funding is also known as cy pres funding. These funds are monies that are not distributed to members of a class action for a variety of reasons. The monies are then sent to a worthy cause by order of the court.
WISTAF provides funding to the state's most vulnerable populations to access…
Jay Heit Featured as a National Seminar Speaker
Jay Heit recently presented a national seminar for the National Business Institute The seminar was on the topic of dog bites. The seminar was presented live. If you are interested in watching the seminar, it can be purchased for viewing.
Heit has been with the firm since…
Allison Shepard Featured in Literacy Spotlight
Herrick & Hart attorney Allison Shepard is featured in an article in Literacy Spotlight. Allison currently serves as Board President of Literacy Chippewa Valley. Allison's practice focuses on family law, personal injury and civil litigation.
KEVIN DAGUE ELECTED TO BOARD
ALLISON SHEPARD ELECTED PRESIDENT
Herrick & Hart is pleased to announce that Attorney Allison V. Shepard has been elected as the incoming President of the Literacy Chippewa Valley Board of Directors. Attorney Shepard has been a member of the Board of Literacy Chippewa Valley since 2019, and enthusiastically supports its mission of empowering adults in the Chippewa Valley through literacy.
Literacy Chippewa Valley is a community-based literacy organization that offers adults the opportunity to gain the skills…
Chippewa County Pit Bull Attack Results in Six-Figure Judgment
A recent Chippewa County case resulted in a six figure judgment for a client of Herrick & Hart. The horrific injuries in the case were inflicted by a pit bull. Although many owners will come to the defense of the breed, the pit bulls' "hold and shake" biting style cause them to inflict tremendous bone and muscle damage when they bite. Pit bulls along with…
Kevin Dague joins Herrick & Hart
Herrick & Hart welcomes Kevin Dague to the firm. Kevin joins the firm as an associate attorney. Kevin went to undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He attended law school at Marquette University. He will begin his practice in the area of personal injury and business law.
Herrrick & Hart Wins Case at Wisconsin Supreme Court
The lawyers of Herrick & Hart have won a major case at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In Miller v. Carroll, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals and held that a new trial should be ordered in a family…
Herrick & Hart is Open
In this unique time, we wanted to let you know that Herrick & Hart remains open. The legal services we provide are considered essential to maintaining a just and fair society.
If you have a legal question or concern, you should feel free to contact us during regular business hours.
We only ask during this time that you schedule an appointment before coming to the office.
Best Lawyers®
Herrick & Hart, S.C. has been named a Tier 1 firm in Eau Claire for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Tier 3 firm in Eau Claire for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants by US News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firm" in 2020.
ALLISON SHEPARD NAMED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Allison Shepard has joined the Board of Directors for Literacy Chippewa Valley. Literacy Chippewa Valley is a community-based literacy organization that offers adults the opportunity to gain the skills they need to make a better life for themselves and their families. Her term on the Board will last for three years.
West Grand Avenue is Back Open
After a springtime of construction, West Grand Avenue is back open for traffic. Herrick & Hart looks forward to being part of the West Grand Avenue business community for many years to come.
Vietnam Veteran
Herrick & Hart attorney and Vietnam veteran David Rice quoted in an article about the Vietnam War.
http://www.leadertelegram.com/News/Front-Page/2017/09/23/Unburying-Vietnam.html
Allison Shepard Named to Board of Directors
Allison Shepard has been named as Vice-Chair to the board of directors for the Eau Claire Public Arts Council. The Council will select, manage and place public art throughout the Eau Claire community. Allison's term on the Council will last for two years.
Jay Heit Interviewed on WQOW
Jay Heit, a partner at Herrick & Hart, was interviewed on WQOW regarding the legality of NCAA Final Four brackets and illegal gambling. The making of an illegal bet is a Class B misdemeanor in the State of Wisconsin.
Allison Shepard Interviewed on WEAU
Allison Shepard was interviewed on WEAU about the formation of an Eau Claire Public Arts Council. The Council will be tasked with the selection, management and placement of public art. Shepard became involved in the project through her participation in Leadership Eau Claire.
Webster Hart - Superlawyer
Webster Hart has been named a Superlawyer in the area of Plaintiff Personal Injury in the 2016 edition of Superlawyer magazine. The objective of Superlawyers if to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse list of outstanding attorneys that consumers can use in searching for legal counsel.
US News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firm"
Herrick & Hart, S.C. has been named a Tier 1 firm in Eau Claire for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Tier 3 firm in Eau Claire for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants by US News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firm" in 2017.
Best Lawyers
Webster Hart was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.
Stephanie Finn was selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 in the area of Arbitration.
Personal Injury
Meet our specialists in the areas of personal injury, including injury as a result of defective products, animal bites or attacks, slips/falls, wrongful death, and more.
Business Law
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Family Law
Meet our specialists in the areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, adoption, child support, custody, and more.