(920) 684-3321 (920) 242-3209 William R. Wick [email protected]
EDUCATION
1974 - J.D. Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1972 - M.P.A. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
1970 - B.S. Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin
PRESENT POSITION
Partner, Nash, Spindler, Grimstad & McCracken LLP, 1425 Memorial Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
1980-Present Partner with Nash, Spindler, Grimstad & McCracken Practice is limited to civil litigation
1979-1980 Associate with Nash, Spindler, Dean & Grimstad
1974-1979 Private Practice in Manitowoc Associated with Attorney Leslie J. Valleskey
1973-1974 Intern, Milwaukee County Public Defenders Office (Felony Division)
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) President (2013)
• Wisconsin State Bar Association Board of Directors, Litigation Section (1993) Program Co-Chairman, Litigation Section (1994) Program Chairman, Litigation Section (1995) Chairperson, Litigation Section (1996) • Manitowoc County Bar Association President
• Wisconsin Defense Counsel f/k/a Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin Board of Directors (1993-1999) Program Chairman (1998) President (2001)
• Defense Research Institute
• Best Lawyers in America 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
• Wisconsin Super Lawyers Wisconsin Law and Politics/Milwaukee Magazine Medical Malpractice Defense 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
CERTIFICATION
• National Board of Trial Advocacy Certified Civil Trial Specialist (May 1993)
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Law School: Member, Law Review
Director, Project Outreach (a program for teaching basic law to high school students)
Recipient, Dean's Award (for service to the law school)
College: Recipient, Iden Charles Champion Cup 1970 (Scholar/Athlete Award)
Elected to Carroll College Athletic Hall of Fame, 1985
Community: Instructor, Lakeshore Technical Institute Legal Assistant Program (1975 to 1986)
Member, Lakeshore Technical Institute Legal Assistant Program Advisory Committee (1976-1982) William R. Wick Page 3
Member, Board of Directors Manitowoc Memorial Hospital (1985-1989)
Alumni Member, Carroll College Board of Trustees (1978-1980)
Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc (1979-1982; 1999-2001)
City of Manitowoc Police and Fire Commission (1998-2001)
Lakeshore Sports Hall of Fame Achievement Award (1995)
Past President, Kiwanis Club of Greater Manitowoc
Color Analyst, WOMT Radio, high school sports Broadcasts (1984-2002)
Carroll University Varsity Club Chairperson 2004-2010
Carroll University Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee
Panelist, WOMT/WCUB Radio (1985-2010) Fat Seagull Sports Corner
Adjunct Professor of Law Marquette University Law School Trial Practice Course 2002
PUBLICATIONS
"Term of the Wisconsin Supreme Court - Torts," 57 Marq. L. Rev., 349 (1974).
"Malpractice Meningitis and the Telephone," Annals of Pediatrics, Vol. 20, No. 2, February, 1991, with Dr. Harvey Katz.
"Hospital Corporate Liability and Institution Negligence," Medical Malpractice in Wisconsin, National Business Institute, June 1991. William R. Wick Page 4
“Calculating the Amount of Compensatory Damages” For the Plaintiff: Determining and Proving Damages; For the Defense: Limiting, In Wisconsin, National Business Institute, June, 1992.
"When Does A Settlement Settle A Case," The Verdict, Volume 16, No. 1, Winter, 1993, pp. 16-19.
“Defense Strategies Under the New Joint and Several Liability Law,” The Verdict, Vol. 19:2, Spring 1996, pp. 13 - 16.
“Presenting Evidence and Examining Witnesses”, R. George Burnett, et al., Wisconsin Trial Practice, (1st Ed. 1999) Chapter 5 CLE Books, State Bar of Wisconsin.
“Presenting Evidence and Examining Witnesses”, Hon. Michael O. Bohren, et al., Wisconsin Trial Practice (2nd Ed, 2007), (Supplements 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2017)
“Request for Admissions: A Blessing and a Curse”, W. Wick and K. Sandfort, Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, Vol. 12:3, Winter 2014.
“Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Condition”, W. Wick and A. Stevens, Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, Vol. 14:1, Spring 2016, p. 30.
“It Depends on the Twelve You Get: A look at the Jury Selection Process“, W. Wick and K Sandfort, Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, Vol. 15:1, Spring 2017, p. 12.
“Presenting Evidence and Examining Witnesses”, W. Wick and K. Sandfort, Wisconsin Trial Practice (2017) (3rd Ed., 2013-2014) (Supplements 2015-2016), Chapter 5 CLE Books, State Bar of Wisconsin.
“Opening Statements: A Preview of Coming Attractions”, E. Banks, Jr. and W. Wick, Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, Vol. 15:2, Summer 2017, p. 21.
“Trial Practice Series - Protecting The Record: To Object Or Not To Object, That Is The Question”, M. Weiss and W. Wick, Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, Vol. 15:3, Winter 2017.
“Trial Practice Series - To Expert Or Not To Expert: That Is The Question”, M. Crooks and W. Wick, Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, Vol. 16:1, Spring 2018.
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PRESENTATIONS
“How The Time Flies When You’re Having Fun: Changes In The Defense Practice Over Four Decades,” WDC Winter Conference Seminar, December 8, 2017.
“Opening Statement and Direct Examination of Defendant,” 28th Annual Institute of Trial Practice, Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and State Bar of Wisconsin, November 2, 2017.
“Medical Causation Issues in Personal Injury Cases”, Auto-Owners Insurance Company Presentation, August 17, 2017
“Trial Demonstration,” Inn of Court Legal Society, March 9, 2017.
“Medical Issues in Personal Injury Cases”, Car Crash Symposium, State Bar of Wisconsin, January 19, 2017.
“Avoiding Claims of Bad Faith”, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Presentation, August 23, 2016.
“There’s a Reason Why We Do It,” Auto-Owners Insurance Company Presentation (Madison), July 12, 2016.
“Interactions between Attorney, Reporter and Witness: Observations of the Trial Attorney,” Wisconsin Court Reporters Associates Presentation, October 4, 2015.
“There’s a Reason Why We Do It,” Auto-Owners Insurance Company Presentation (Appleton), September 17, 2015.
“Unique Aspects of Wisconsin Law”, IMT Insurance Company Presentation, August 22, 2014.
“Drunks, Mutts and Floppers,” WDC Winter Conference Seminar, December 5, 2014.
“Motions in Limine and Challenging Evidence Before Trial”, State Bar of Wisconsin, Moderator, October 15, 2014. William R. Wick Page 6
“Unique Aspects of Wisconsin Law,” IMT Insurance Presentation, August 22, 2014.
“The Benefits of Experience,” State Bar Seminar, May 23, 2014.
“Current Legal Issues in Informed Consent,” Affinity Medical Group Conference, October 23, 2013.
“Direct Examination of Defendant,” 22nd Annual Institute of Trial Practice, Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and State Bar of Wisconsin, November 4, 2011.
“Recent Developments in Informed Consent,” American College of Emergency Physicians, Wisconsin Board Meeting, October 4, 2011.
“Current Legal Issues,” Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Southeast Wisconsin Risk Directors, June 9, 2011.
“Direct Examination of the Defendant,” Wisconsin Defense Counsel, 2011 Spring Conference, April 29, 2011.
“Tort Tales,” Secura Casualty Claims Seminar, September 22, 2010.
“Informed Consent: Can it be Obtained?”, Physicians of Affinity Medical Group, In- service, October 29, 2009.
“Avoiding Medical Malpractice,” In-service, Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, April 28, 2009.
“The Many Facets of Informed Consent, Current Issues,” 2008 ACLM Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas, March 6, 2008.
“Common Legal Issues,” Midwest Neurosurgical Associates, Staff Meeting, November 26, 2007.
“Informed Consent,” Wisconsin Electrophysiology Group, Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 10, 2007.
“Panel Discussion by CTCW Past Presidents on the State of Civil Litigation,” 2007 Summer Conference, Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, September 12, 2007.
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“Common Misconceptions About Admissibility and Use of Evidence,” 2007 Spring Conference, Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, March 22, 2007.
“Drunks, Mutts and Floppers,” Wisconsin Fire Loss Association Seminar, October 10, 2006.
“Managing Claims Through Effective Deposition Preparation,” WSHRM Annual Conference, October 5, 2006.
“Informed Consent from the Patient’s Perspective—What the Patient Wants to Know,” 46th Annual Conference, American College of Legal Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 3, 2006.
“Drunks, Mutts and Floppers,” 2005 Secura Insurance Claims Seminar, September 22, 2005.
“Beyond the Basics: Advanced Practice Issues in the Management and Disclosure of Patient Information,” Wisconsin Health Information Management Association, April 11, 2002.
“Opening Statement; Defense,” Twelfth Annual Institute of Trial Practice, Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and State Bar of Wisconsin, November 9, 2001.
“Case Evaluation & Claim File Discovery”, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, Adjusters Seminar, February 20, 2001.
“The State of Litigation: Defense Perspective,” Dane County Bar Association, February 16, 2001.
“Claims of Failure to Treat and Diagnose: Common Defenses,” CLEW Medial Malpractice Litigation Seminar, State Bar of Wisconsin, May 3, 2000.
“Locating Expert Witnesses, “1998 Annual Convention, State Bar of Wisconsin, June 25, 1998.
“Preparing for a Deposition,” Wisconsin Fire Loss Association Meeting & Seminar, February 24, 1998.
“Defense View of Plaintiff’s Tactics, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers,” Summer Seminar, July 11, 1997. William R. Wick Page 8
“Municipal Claim Procedure,” Rural Mutual Insurance Company, Town Government Seminar, February 12, 1997.
“Accident Reconstruction: Engineer v. Police Officer,” Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, Spring Seminar, May 10, 1996.
“Changes in Wisconsin’s Joint & Several Liability: the Defense Perspective,” Wisconsin Claims Counsel Seminar, April 17, 1996.
“Use of Investigation & Discovery in Court,” Rural Mutual Insurance Company, Property & Casualty Seminar, February 13, 1996.
“Identifying Defendable Claims & What To Do About Them,” Wisconsin Claims Counsel, June 14, 1995.
“TMJ & Chiropractic Care”, Panel Discussion, Wisconsin Claims Counsel Seminar, April 12, 1995.
“Effective Communications and Negotiations with Insurance Companies: The Defense Perspective,” Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, Spring Seminar, March 31, 1995.
"Medical Negligence and Physician's Concerns," St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center (Green Bay), Medical Staff Meeting, November 17, 1994.
"Nursing Law," Guest Lecturer, Marian College School of Nursing, August 23, 1994.
"The Defense View of Plaintiff's Tactics," Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1993 Annual Tort Seminar, October 8, 1993.
"Medical Issues," Milwaukee Insurance Company, Sixth Annual Defense Dialogue, July 9, 1993.
"Medical Damage Issues," Claims Seminar, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, June 18, 1993.
"Damage Issues: Causation, Aggravation, and Mitigation," Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, Spring Conference, April 23, 1993.
"Legal Liability of Teachers," guest lecturer, Silver Lake College (EDV 347-01), February 23, 1993.
"Consent to Treatment and Disclosure of Medical Information," St. Mary's Hospital, In-Service, September 3, 1992.
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"Medical Issues - Panel Discussion," Fifth Annual Defense Dialog, Milwaukee Mutual Insurance Company, July 10, 1992.
"Wrongful Death Claims," 1992 Claims Seminar, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, June 26, 1992.
"Liquor Liability and Effects of Alcohol," Wisconsin Claims Counsel, April 8, 1992.
"Trial by Jury: The Lawyer's Craft," Mock Trial, Wisconsin State Fair, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, August 10, 1991.
"Liquor Law Liability," 1991 Claims Seminar, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, June 28, 1991.
"Admissibility of Forensic Artwork Depicting an Injury," 1991 Evidentiary Seminar, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, May 4, 1991.
"The Impact of Providing and Consuming Alcohol on Civil Liability," Spring Conference, Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, April 25, 1991.
"Legal Considerations of High Technological Death," Manitowoc Memorial Hospital, June 5, 1990.
"Treating Physician/Cross-Examination," 1990 College of Trial Advocacy, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, April 14, 1990.
"Trial by Jury: The Lawyer's Craft," Wisconsin State Fair, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, August 6, 1989.
"The Law and Emergency Medical Personnel," Lakeshore Technical Institute, Seminar, April 3, 1989.
"Insurance Medical Doctor vs. Plaintiff's Chiropractor: Standards for Cross-Discipline Evaluation," Evidentiary Seminar, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, February 18, 1989.
"Should You Use a Service to Find an Expert," Summer Section Seminar, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, July 31, 1987.
"Practical Aspects of Cross-Examination of the Plaintiff," Midwinter Convention, State Bar of Wisconsin, January 29, 1986.