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Benjamin S. Wagner

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.

In 2023, Benjamin was inducted as a Fellow in the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL). IATL was founded in 1954 and is regarded as the most prestigious organization of trial lawyers in the world. The membership is by invitation only and is limited to 500 Fellows at any given time.Benjamin is a Fellow of the exclusive Litigation Counsel of America, and he is also the Chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice’s Justice Fund. In 2009, he 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 from 2016 to 2023. 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 the Wisconsin Law Journal named him a “Leader in the Law” in the same year. He has been listed annually in Best Lawyers in America since 2012, including the most recent edition in 2023, 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’s distinguished legal career is backed by his leadership in the legal profession. He served as a Past President of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, the largest voluntary bar organization in Wisconsin, and is also a member of several prominent legal organizations, including the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the American Bar Association. Additionally, in 2023, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers appointed Benjamin to co-chair his Judicial Selection Committee, which helps to interview and recommend candidates for judicial vacancies.

Outside of his legal practice, Benjamin is an active member of his community and has served on the Board of Directors for several organizations, including Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, Discovery World in Milwaukee, and Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee. He also chairs the Neuroscience Research Center Board of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Benjamin’s passion for protecting people’s rights stems from his family background in 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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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 Milwaukee
Attorney Benjamin S. Wagner Milwaukee Office

After 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 Milwaukee
Attorney Benjamin S. Wagner Milwaukee Office

After 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 Milwaukee
Attorney Benjamin S. Wagner Milwaukee Office

Two 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!

Steven Milwaukee
Attorney Benjamin S. Wagner Milwaukee Office

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Honors

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