Timothy S. Trecek, Personal Injury Attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Milwaukee, WI
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Timothy S. Trecek is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
- Based in
- Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Milwaukee, WISCONSIN.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2026).
About Timothy S. Trecek: Timothy S. Trecek is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Timothy takes on
Timothy concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Timothy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Timothy 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Timothy 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Timothy S. Trecek — personal injury lawyer in Milwaukee
Timothy S. Trecek is an attorney based in Milwaukee, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
Although he was born, raised, and offices in southeastern Wisconsin, Tim Trecek has earned a national reputation as a successful plaintiff’s trial lawyer. Mr. Trecek’s successes have been so noteworthy that they have been chronicled in papers throughout the United States. Mr. Trecek’s notable cases have been reported in the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle and dozens of other publications.
Timothy Trecek is a shareholder and has been a member of the law firm since 1995. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and is a managing partner of both the Milwaukee and West Bend offices. Mr. Trecek specializes in all types of personal injury litigation. He has successfully litigated cases involving automobile defects (airbags, seatbelts, seats and structural integrity), construction accidents, misfilled prescriptions, car/motorcycle accidents, truck/semi accidents, slip/trip and falls, dog bites, injuries involving horses, brain injuries, RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy), machine defects (saws, chippers, cement mixer defects, deer stands, snow blowers), child car seats, personal watercraft, and specialized experience with serious burn injuries from events such as gas explosions and utility/electrical accidents. Learn more about Timothy.
Timothy's approach to personal injury cases
Although he was born, raised, and offices in southeastern Wisconsin, Tim Trecek has earned a national reputation as a successful plaintiff’s trial lawyer. Mr. Trecek’s successes have been so noteworthy that they have been chronicled in papers throughout the United States. Mr. Trecek’s notable cases have been reported in the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the…
The kind of cases Timothy takes
Timothy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Milwaukee and the surrounding Wisconsin area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Marquette University
J.D. · 1993
Marquette University
BS · 1990
Jurisdictions
Timothy's state bar admissions
Wisconsin, State Bar
ACTIVE
United States, Ameri
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Wisconsin, The Wisco
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Timothy studied at J.D. in Marquette University and BS in Marquette University.
Law school and academic background
Timothy completed J.D. in Marquette University and BS in Marquette University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Timothy runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Timothy has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability 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
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Milwaukee) (2019).
Locations
Timothy S. Trecek's office in Milwaukee
Timothy'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.
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How to hire Timothy S. Trecek — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Timothy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Timothy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Timothy'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; Timothy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Timothy
Timothy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Timothy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Timothy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Timothy S. Trecek
How much does it cost to hire Timothy for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Timothy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Timothy offer a free consultation?
Timothy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Timothy's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Timothy's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Wisconsin typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Timothy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Timothy take my case if I'm outside Milwaukee?
Timothy 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 — Timothy 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 Timothy?
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. Timothy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Timothy accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Timothy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Milwaukee, Madison and Waukesha in Wisconsin
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