Christopher A. Duesing
Personal Injury Lawyer in Lake Geneva, Kenosha, and Racine, Wisconsin
Christopher A. Duesing is a shareholder and managing partner of Habush Habush & Rottier’s Lake Geneva office, where he has practiced since 2004. He also represents clients through the firm’s Racine and Kenosha offices. Chris focuses his practice on personal injury and civil litigation, representing individuals and families in cases involving motor vehicle and boating accidents, premises liability, contractor negligence, animal injuries, and other third-party claims.
Chris has extensive trial and appellate experience, including jury trials throughout Wisconsin and arguments before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He has been certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2007, reflecting his extensive experience in civil trial practice.
Chris has been recognized as a Super Lawyer® every year since 2010, following his selection as a Rising Star from 2007 through 2009. He has been named among the Top 50 Wisconsin Super Lawyers in 2020–2022 and 2025. Chris has also been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® every year since 2019 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Chris has been active in the legal community throughout his career. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin since 2023 and is currently the sitting Vice Chairperson. He is a past president of the Walworth County Bar Association and a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He has also shared his legal experience through presentations on Wisconsin personal injury, insurance, and civil litigation topics.
Chris is actively involved in the Geneva Lakes community. He previously served as President of the Board of Directors of the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA and currently serves as a past president and board member. He also volunteers with the Burlington Athletic Association.
Chris earned his J.D., with honors, from Drake University Law School in 1995 and his bachelor’s degree from Marquette University in 1992. He is a lifelong Wisconsin resident and lives in Burlington with his family. Outside of his legal practice, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, going to the YMCA, and playing and watching sports.
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Client Testimonials
I highly recommend the team at Habush, Habush and Rottier — and especially Chris Duesing at their Lake Geneva office. Chris did a great job representing me in settling a complicated personal injury case that involved two insurance companies, Medicare, and other parties. The case was handled in a professional manner, and the staff never came across as high-pressure ambulance chasers. They also did a great job communicating with me by phone and email so I always knew where my case stood.
Bill Lake Geneva
Mr. Christopher Duesing: He was very helpful, kind and upfront with my husband and me. Chris and his staff Went above and beyond what we could have ever hoped for. We would highly recommend the office at Habush Habush & Rottier in Lake Geneva, WI. Just make sure Christopher and his staff stay there. All are extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy. They fight for you and consider you a real person. God bless Chris and his staff.
Patrisha Lake Geneva
Chris is an exceptional attorney. I am so grateful I chose him to represent me. Chris took on my case knowing it would be a difficult one. He negotiated a settlement that exceeded my expectations. I have no words to express how truly appreciative I am of all his hard work, compassion, and honesty. Chris is an exceptional attorney because he is an exceptional person. I highly recommend him and his team. Thank you, Chris
Lenette Lake Geneva
Christopher Duesing is an excellent attorney with Habush Habush and Rottier that displayed caring and compassion towards me and my situation. He was very informative, returned calls in a timely manner, and was very up-front with me about my injury case and what the outcome could be. He gathered all the information concerning the case and presented it to the insurance company to come up with a settlement. He listened to my concerns and understood. He was able to fulfill his obligation in closing my case to the best of his ability, which I was satisfied with. His staff was terrific also. I would recommend him to anyone!
Janet Lake Geneva
Meet Christopher A. Duesing
Education
- 1995 Drake University, J.D., with honors
- 1992 Marquette University, B.A.
Publications & Presentations
- Take Another Look at Small Claims Court, The Verdict, 2006
- Gas Suppliers’ Duty to Inspect, CTCW Newsletter, 1998
- FIFRA and Preemption of State Tort Claims, Iowa State Bar Environmental Newsletter, 1994
- Lectures and presentations on the following topics:
- Automobile Insurance Law in Wisconsin
- Legal Consequences of Underage Drinking
- McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case
- ABC’s of an Auto Accident Case
- Our Civil Justice System
- Negligence of Motor Vehicle Passengers: Active Versus Passive
- Pre-verdict Interest and Wisconsin Statute § 628.46; Duty to Defend and Bifurcation
- Recreational Immunity and its Limits (WAJ Spring Conference 2018)