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Frank Pasternak

Frank Pasternak

Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C.
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  • Wisconsin
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Biography

Wisconsin personal injury lawyer Frank Pasternak is managing partner of Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C., award-winning plaintiffs personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin. Attorney Pasternak has been honored as one of the Top 50 “Super Lawyers” in Milwaukee Magazine, as chosen by his peers and through independent research. Attorney Pasternak was also voted “Best Attorney” by CNI Newspapers in its “Best of the Burbs” survey of readers and ranked as one of Milwaukee's "Leading Lawyers" in M Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine. In addition Attorney Pasternak is rated an AV® Preeminent attorney and is honored in the most recent edition as one of the "Best Lawyers in America." Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C. is ranked a Tier 1 Milwaukee plaintiffs personal injury law firm by “Best Law Firms” U.S. News and World Report®.

Throughout his career as a Wisconsin personal injury attorney, Frank Pasternak has focused only on personal injury and wrongful death cases. Several of these personal injury cases and wrongful death lawsuits resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements, including a falling merchandise trial against Wal-Mart, which in 2001, resulted in a final judgment of $8,956,879.00 that including interest resulted in a recovery exceeding $11,400,000.00, and multiple asbestos mesothelioma wrongful death cases resulting in awards exceeding $29,000,000.00.

Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D (1994) | Law
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Honors: Graduated cum laude
Activities: The John Marshall Law Review, Moot Court
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C.
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Founding Partner
Frank Pasternak & Associates S.C.
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Trial Lawyer
Domnitz, Mawicke & Goisman S.C.
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Trial Lawyer
Murphy, Gillick, Wicht & Prachthauser S.C.
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Awards
Top 50 Wisconsin SuperLawyers
Milwaukee Magazine
Wisconsin SuperLawyer
Milwaukee Magazine
Best Attorney
CNI Newspapers
Milwaukee's "Leading Lawyers"
M Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine
Wisconsin Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America
Best Law Firms
U.S. News and World Report®
AV® rated
Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Professional Associations
Wisconsin State Bar  # 1024691
Member
Current
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American Association for Justice
Presidents Club
Current
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Wisconsin Association for Justice
Sustaining Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Wisconsin
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Insurance Bad Faith
Legal Answers
Q. Do I still get the insurance money if my claim is more than the maximum amount
A: Given that you were a passenger, the likelihood is that you should be able to recover all your damages. Whether your case is a "policy limits" case will be determined by the nature of your neck injury and medical treatment and total amount of your lost wages plus your pain and suffering. If you have underinsured motorist coverage, with limits higher than the other driver, then you may also make an underinsured motorist claim. If the only insurance available is the other driver's and your lawyer wants you to take it, then the last thing I would want is information regarding the other driver's assets/recoverability because if the limits are accepted, then the other driver will no longer ever owe you anything. We frequently obtain an "Asset Affidavit" from defendant driver's who don't have enough coverage. You only get more money then the limits if the other driver agrees to pay or has the ability to pay a judgment. ... Read More
Q. How much is it possible to get for pain and suffering in a car accident?
A: Under Wisconsin personal injury law, a person who's injury was caused by the negligence of another may recover that sum of money that a jury decides will fairly and reasonably compensate them for their past pain, suffering, disability and/or disfigurement. That sum includes damages related to physical pain, humiliation, embarrassment, worry and distress suffered in the past as well as any impairment to normal activities, pleasures, and benefits of life. If there is medical support that such a person is reasonably certain to suffer such damages in the future, then he or she may recover those damages as well. There really is no objective way to determine this category of damage. Every case is different. If you had or have a serious injury, you should contact a reputable Wisconsin personal injury lawyer. ... Read More
Q. If I am injured at a construction site that I was walking past while running an errand for my boss, can I get workers'
A: I highly recommend that you contact a reputable Wisconsin worker’s compensation attorney. I cannot say for sure but it sounds as though your injury may be covered under Wisconsin worker's compensation laws. I'm happy to provide you a professional referral if you call me at 262-785-0802.
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Websites & Blogs
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Wisconsin Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Contact & Map
Pasternak & Zirgibel S.C.
19601 West Bluemound Rod
Suite 201
Brookfield, WI 53045
Telephone: (262) 785-0802
Fax: (262) 785-0861