Mary K. Wolverton, Health Care Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatPeterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C.
Milwaukee, WI
Practicing health care in Milwaukee since 1978.
- 48+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Mary K. Wolverton is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on Health Care, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI. Mary has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Milwaukee, WI
- Experience
- over 48 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Personal Injury · TBI/SCI
- Handles Health Care, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI matters from Milwaukee, WI.
- Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Mary K. Wolverton: Mary K. Wolverton is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on Health Care, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI. Mary has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Mary K. Wolverton
Mary concentrates on health care, personal injury, and tbi/sci. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mary handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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TBI/SCI
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Health Care cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mary takes health care 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 Mary agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mary 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 Mary agrees to represent you.
TBI/SCI cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mary takes tbi/sci 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 Mary agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Mary K. Wolverton — Over 48 years of Wisconsin health care experience
Mary K. Wolverton is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WI. The practice focuses on Health Care, Personal Injury, and TBI/SCI. Mary has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Atty. Mary K. Wolverton is a lawyer practicing catastrophic injury defense, health care professional liability. Mary received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years. Mary practices at Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C. in Milwaukee, WI.
Working with Mary on a health care matter
Atty. Mary K. Wolverton is a lawyer practicing catastrophic injury defense, health care professional liability. Mary received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years. Mary practices at Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C. in Milwaukee, WI.
Who Mary represents
Mary reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, personal injury, and tbi/sci matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.
Credentials
Mary K. Wolverton's legal education and bar admissions
Marquette University
J.D. · 1978
Michigan State University
B.A. · 1971
Jurisdictions
Mary's state bar admissions
Wisconsin U.S. Supre
1978 · ACTIVE
State and Federal Co
1978 · ACTIVE
Mary studied at J.D. in Marquette University and B.A. in Michigan State University.
Law school and academic background
Mary completed J.D. in Marquette University and B.A. in Michigan State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mary runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Mary K. Wolverton
Mary has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Mary's professional memberships and bar associations
International Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin
President, 1992-1993) National Conference of Women's Bar Association (President, 2000 · membership
Locations
Mary K. Wolverton's office in Milwaukee
Mary's primary office is at 788 N. Jefferson St., Ste. 500, Milwaukee, WI, 53703. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C.
788 N. Jefferson St., Ste. 500
Milwaukee, WI 53703
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Client reviews of Mary K. Wolverton — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Mary. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing health care attorneys in Milwaukee.
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How to hire Mary K. Wolverton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mary usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mary charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mary'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; Mary will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Mary
Mary discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Mary confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mary's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mary K. Wolverton
How much does it cost to hire Mary for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mary walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mary offer a free consultation?
Mary charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mary's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Mary's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Wisconsin typically take?
Simple health care 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. Mary gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mary take my case if I'm outside Milwaukee?
Mary 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 — Mary 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 Mary?
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. Mary will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mary accepting new health care clients right now?
Mary'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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