Lawton & Cates, SC

Specialties

Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Defense and Litigation — Madison Wisconsin Lawyers — Attorneys at Law

When you need an attorney, trust the voice of experience.

For over 60 years, Lawton & Cates, S.C. has represented workers, the injured, consumers and small businesses. Our experienced lawyers are qualified to handle many types of legal disputes, including personal injury, workers compensation, business and general litigation and criminal defense cases. We also have a team of skilled family law attorneys who represent people for divorce, custody, placement, child support, adoption, surrogacy and grandparents rights matters.

Our attorneys have achieved national and local recognition. Lawton & Cates is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for personal injury, labor and employment law, civil and criminal trial practice and construction law.

History

Established in 1958.

John A. Lawton and Richard L. Cates formed a partnership in 1958. John Lawton was actively involved with employment, labor law and union work. Dick Cates established a successful litigation practice. Cates established a national reputation when he served as Special Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate hearings.

Together, Lawton and Cates built a tradition of excellence and integrity at the firm that continues to this day. Through the years, lawyers at Lawton & Cates have tried nearly every conceivable type of dispute in nearly every forum. Injuries caused by automobiles or defective products, medical malpractice, toxic chemical exposures, environmental litigation, insurance coverage issues, criminal proceedings, business, tax, family law and employment disputes are just some of the firm’s practice areas.

Lawton & Cates provides legal guidance in an ethical and socially responsible manner with excellence, while emphasizing the human dignity of our clients.