For more than 40 years, Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs has helped people across Wisconsin who have been injured or wronged through the action of others fight for the justice they deserve. That unwavering commitment is what drives our work every single day, and it is why we are thrilled to announce that eight GTW attorneys have been recognized as 2026 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honorees.
We combine our deep legal experience with compassion, preparation, and a willingness to go to trial when needed. Taking a team approach to every case, our attorneys work tirelessly to understand each client’s unique story – building a proven track record of success across our offices in Eau Claire, Madison, and Milwaukee.
Being selected to Super Lawyers is an exclusive honor; each year, no more than 5% of attorneys in the state are named to the Super Lawyers list, and no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list. The patented selection process is heavily peer-influenced and research-driven, recognizing attorneys who exhibit peak excellence in the practice of law.
2026 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Honorees
We are proud to celebrate the five GTW partners selected to the 2026 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list, recognized across multiple complex areas of civil litigation:
Madison Office
- Robert Gingras – Civil Rights Law; Employment Law – Individuals; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Paul Kinne – Civil Rights Law; Employment Law – Individuals; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Milwaukee Office
- Lynn Laufenberg – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Mark Thomsen – Civil Rights Law; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Eau Claire Office
- Dana Wachs – Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
2026 Wisconsin Rising Stars Honorees
The Rising Stars list recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state who are either 40 years old or younger, or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. We want to give a special congratulatory shout-out to Isaac Huettl, who is celebrating his first-ever selection to the Wisconsin Rising Stars list this year!
Kathryn Farnsworth (Madison) – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs- Isaac Huettl (Madison) – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (1st Selection!)
- Melissa Prost (Milwaukee) – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
ALL IN TO WIN® for Wisconsin
Whether standing up to powerful insurance companies, defending civil rights, or fighting for victims of medical malpractice and defective products, our team is ALL IN TO WIN®. We are incredibly proud of our honorees and our entire legal team for their continuous dedication to guiding Wisconsin community members through their toughest moments.
If you or a loved one has been injured or wronged, we are ready to listen to your story and fight by your side. Connect with our legal team today or reach out to our offices in Eau Claire, Madison, or Milwaukee to schedule a consultation.
