Personal Injury Lawyer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Benjamin Wagner is a shareholder at the firm and specializes in personal injury law, including cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect, car accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, invasion of privacy, product liability, medical malpractice, and motorcycle accidents. Benjamin has a proven track record of success in trying cases throughout Wisconsin, leading to his certification as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and as an advocate by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy.
Benjamin has received numerous accolades for his work. In 2009, Benjamin was recognized by the Wisconsin Law Journal as one of the top 20 up-and-coming lawyers in the state. From 2006 to 2012, he was included in the list of “Rising Stars” honorees by Super Lawyers. He was recognized as one of the Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers in 2014, and again from 2016 to 2024. Since 2015, he has also been named to the Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers list. In 2016, Benjamin was recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as one of the “40 Under 40” and received the “Leader in the Law” award from the Wisconsin Law Journal in the same year. He has been listed annually in Best Lawyers in America since 2012, including the most recent edition in 2025, for personal injury litigation.
Benjamin was awarded the 2021 Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Association for Justice. This prestigious award recognized his outstanding abilities to litigate complex claims before a jury, mentor the next generation of trial attorneys, and provide leadership in the pandemic-challenged courtrooms.
Benjamin is an active member of his community and serves on the board of directors for various organizations. He is currently involved with the Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, Discovery World in Milwaukee, and Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee. Additionally, he serves on the board of the Milwaukee Rep and chairs the Neuroscience Research Center Board at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In the past, Benjamin served as the President of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, Wisconsin’s largest voluntary bar organization. He was also an active board member of the nonprofit Safe & Sound, Milwaukee World Festival Inc., Jewish Family Services (JFS) and Centro Legal. His dedication to supporting families, education, healthcare and professional development allows him to make a lasting impact on the well-being of the Milwaukee community.
In addition to his dedication to Milwaukee, Benjamin is an active member of several legal organizations, including the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the American Bar Association. In 2019, he was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the Judicial Selection Advisory Committee and became the chair of this committee in 2022. The Judicial Selection Advisory Committee interviews and recommends candidates for judicial vacancies across Wisconsin. In 2023, Benjamin was inducted as a Fellow in the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), an exclusive, invitation-only organization limited to 500 Fellows worldwide. He is also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and chairs the Wisconsin Association for Justice’s Justice Fund.
Benjamin’s passion for protecting people’s legal rights stems from his family background in the legal and medical professions. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2003, where he received the Phillips Owens Memorial Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and community service.
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Client Testimonials
My family and I worked with Benjamin Wagner and his team, and I was impressed throughout the process. We were deeply upset with the way an assisted living facility had treated one of my grandparents. The team helped us hold those who were responsible accountable. They were both organized and empathetic, and if, heaven forbid, you find yourself in a similar situation as we did, this law firm would surely be an excellent advocate on your behalf.
Mark MilwaukeeAfter a car accident, Habush & Habush was recommended to me by many. When all was said and done, I see why so many referred me to this law firm. Benjamin Wagner was professional, caring, and willing to help you in any way that he could. His whole team was the same way, quick to return calls, check in often, and provide any support you may need in your case. Now I recommend Ben Wagner and the Habush & Habush team to others who are looking for a quality law firm.
Rainee MilwaukeeAfter my mother was killed in a car accident, a friend of my family recommended Benjamin Wagner of the Habush Habush & Rottier Law Firm. In a time of great trauma and confusion, I was incredibly grateful to have the trustworthy and professional guidance of Mr. Wagner. Other lawyers assured me that the insurance companies would never pay the full limit of our policy but that is exactly what Habush Habush & Rottier was able to accomplish. Although the years following have been hard, it is comforting to know that there are good people who will step up for those of us who have been wronged. The people of Habush Habush & Rottier, and especially Mr. Wagner, embody the best that help those of us left behind to carry on.
Noah MilwaukeeTwo of my children were involved in an automobile accident. With people injured both physically and mentally from the ordeal, I knew I needed to get an attorney to represent my kids who clearly were not at fault in this incident. Being new to Wisconsin, I called my attorney friend in Michigan who is a partner in a very high-profile international law firm. He did some research for me to find the best attorney’s in Wisconsin based on their record. He recommended Ben Wagner at Habush. Let me tell you, it was the best phone call I could have made! Rather than believing the marketing hype and advertising in the greater Milwaukee area about another law firm, I trusted an attorney to find the best attorney based on his record for his clients. In the end, Ben delivered! He negotiated a settlement that exceeded our expectations, which at least minimized some of the hardship created by this accident. I would also like to add, going beyond the settlement itself, is to speak to Ben’s demeanor. You don’t just get a top attorney with Ben, you get a family man that is approachable and easy to talk with who answers all your questions and respects you throughout the process. He is the utmost professional!
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Honors
- 2006-2012 Rising Stars Honoree
- Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- 2009 Wisconsin Law Journal “Up and Coming” Lawyer
- 2013-2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Honoree
- 2014, 2016-2021 Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Honoree
- 2015-2021 Top 25 Milwaukee Super Lawyers Honoree
- Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2012
- 2016 Milwaukee Business Journal “40 Under 40”
- 2016 Wisconsin Law Journal “Leader in the Law”
- Certified Trial Specialist with the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Avvo Rating 10.0
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
- Member of Governor Tony Evers Judicial Selection Committee
- 2021 Recipient of the Robert L. Habush Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Association for Justice
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Community
- Safe & Sound Inc. - Past Board Member
- Sojourner Family Peace Center - Current Board Member
- Medical College of Wisconsin’s Neuroscience Research Center Board - Current Chair
- Discovery World - Current Board Member
- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. - Past Board Member
- Hispanic Professionals of Milwaukee - Current Board Member
- Chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice's Justice Fund
Education
- 2003 University of Wisconsin Law School J.D., Magna Cum Laude
- 2000 Emory University, Atlanta Georgia – Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Phi-Sigma Alpha – Political Science Honor Society