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Benjamin S. Wagner, Class Action Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

Milwaukee, WI

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Benjamin S. Wagner is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Based in
Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Milwaukee, WISCONSIN.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2025).

About Benjamin S. Wagner: Benjamin S. Wagner is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Benjamin S. Wagner

Benjamin concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Benjamin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Benjamin takes class action matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Benjamin takes personal injury matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Benjamin takes product liability matters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Benjamin S. Wagner — Attorney of Wisconsin class action experience

Benjamin S. Wagner is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Benjamin S. Wagner is a shareholder at the firm and has been a member of the firm since 2003. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2003 and also received the Phillips Owens Memorial Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and community service. Mr. Wagner has successfully tried numerous cases throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Due to his significant trial experience and success, he has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and as an advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy, and listed in the 2012, 2013, and 2014 editions of the Best Lawyers in America. Learn more.

How Benjamin handles class action matters

Benjamin S. Wagner is a shareholder at the firm and has been a member of the firm since 2003. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2003 and also received the Phillips Owens Memorial Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and community service. Mr. Wagner has successfully tried numerous cases throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Due to his significant…

Who Benjamin represents

Benjamin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.

Credentials

Benjamin S. Wagner's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

    J.D. · 2003

  • Emory University

    BA · 2000

Jurisdictions

Benjamin's state bar admissions

  • Wisconsin, State Bar

    ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin, Wisconsin

    ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin, Milwaukee

    ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin, American

    ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin, American

    ACTIVE

Benjamin studied at J.D. in University of Wisconsin–Madison and BA in Emory University.

Law school and academic background

Benjamin completed J.D. in University of Wisconsin–Madison and BA in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Benjamin runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Benjamin S. Wagner

Benjamin has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)

    2025

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyer, 2014

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2014

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rising Stars, 2006-2012

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Up and Coming Lawyer in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2009

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appointed Court Commissioner by Honorable Judge Stephanie Rothstein, 2014

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appointed Court Commissioner by Honorable Judge Bonnie Gordon, 2010

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, 2015

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers, 2015

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Leader in the Law, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2016

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 40 Under 40, Milwaukee Business Journal, 2016

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2025). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Benjamin S. Wagner's office in Milwaukee

Benjamin's primary office is at 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2300, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2300

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

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Hiring guide

How to hire Benjamin S. Wagner — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Benjamin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Benjamin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Benjamin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Benjamin

Benjamin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Benjamin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Benjamin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Benjamin S. Wagner

  • How much does it cost to hire Benjamin for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Benjamin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Benjamin offer a free consultation?

    Benjamin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Benjamin's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in Wisconsin typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Benjamin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Benjamin take my case if I'm outside Milwaukee?

    Benjamin is licensed in Wisconsin. Matters governed by Wisconsin law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Benjamin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Benjamin?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Benjamin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Benjamin accepting new class action clients right now?

    Benjamin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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