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Tracy N. Tool, Personal Injury Attorney in River Falls, Wisconsin

Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability

River Falls, WI

Practicing personal injury in River Falls since 1990.

36+
Years practicing
2
Bar admissions

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Tracy N. Tool is an attorney based in River Falls, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Tracy has over 36 years of legal experience.

Based in
River Falls, WISCONSIN
Experience
over 36 years
Known for
Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from River Falls, WISCONSIN.
  • Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Tracy N. Tool: Tracy N. Tool is an attorney based in River Falls, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Tracy has over 36 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Tracy's practice areas in River Falls

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

Personal Injury cases in River Falls, Wisconsin

Tracy takes personal injury matters in River Falls, 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 Tracy agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in River Falls, Wisconsin

Tracy takes product liability matters in River Falls, 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 Tracy agrees to represent you.

Biography

Tracy N. Tool, personal injury attorney serving River Falls

Tracy N. Tool is an attorney based in River Falls, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Tracy has over 36 years of legal experience. Tracy works from River Falls, Wisconsin and takes on personal injury matters across the region.

Tracy N. Tool is a board-certified civil trial specialist experienced in a wide range of substantive areas of law. He uses the legal process to force big corporations and insurance companies to treat individuals, including injured clients, fairly.

Tracy handles cases in state and federal courts of both Wisconsin and Minnesota. He devotes his practice to real people who have suffered from nursing home neglect, wrongful death, trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and dangerous products. In addition, Tracy uses his extensive experience in employment law and civil rights law to represent victims of workplace harassment and discrimination. Tracy’s proven ability to win jury trials puts pressure on the insurance companies to settle before trial.

Tracy received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Minnesota. He has practiced law since 1990, exclusively as a civil litigator and trial lawyer.

A strong believer in the critical value of education, Tracy serves as an adjunct law professor at the University of Minnesota Law School. He regularly lectures other lawyers at continuing education seminars in the field of trial practice and personal injury law. For years, Tracy has helped coach the successful local high school mock trial team. Tracy loves to participate in sports and support the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He is also a guest contributor to “The Law Corner” segment of the Minnesota Twins podcast, Gleeman & the Geek.

Working with Tracy on a personal injury matter

Tracy N. Tool is a board-certified civil trial specialist experienced in a wide range of substantive areas of law. He uses the legal process to force big corporations and insurance companies to treat individuals, including injured clients, fairly. Tracy handles cases in state and federal courts of both Wisconsin and Minnesota. He devotes his practice to real people who have suffered from nursing…

Who Tracy represents

Tracy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in River Falls and the surrounding Wisconsin area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Tracy studied and practices

  • University of Minnesota

    J.D.

  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities

    B.A.

Jurisdictions

Tracy's state bar admissions

  • Wisconsin

    2001 · ACTIVE

  • Minnesota

    1990 · ACTIVE

Tracy studied at J.D. in University of Minnesota and B.A. in University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Law school and academic background

Tracy completed J.D. in University of Minnesota and B.A. in University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tracy runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Tracy's legal honors and published work

Tracy has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating – LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by NBTAT

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers – 2016 – 2018

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Lawyers – American Society of Legal Advocates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Volumes 34 & 35 Best Article – Minnesota Law Review

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating – LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by NBTAT (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers – 2016 – 2018 (2026).

Locations

Tracy N. Tool's office in River Falls

Tracy's primary office is at 258 Riverside Drive, River Falls, Wisconsin, 54022. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

258 Riverside Drive

River Falls, Wisconsin 54022

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310 Pinnacle Way Suite 302

Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54022

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Hiring guide

How to hire Tracy N. Tool — 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 Tracy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Tracy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tracy'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; Tracy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in River Falls, 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 Tracy

Tracy 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. Tracy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Tracy'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 Tracy N. Tool

  • How much does it cost to hire Tracy for a personal injury case?

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

  • Does Tracy offer a free consultation?

    Tracy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tracy's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Tracy'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. Tracy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Tracy take my case if I'm outside River Falls?

    Tracy 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 — Tracy 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 Tracy?

    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. Tracy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Tracy accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Tracy'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 River Falls, Milwaukee and Madison in Wisconsin

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