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Kristen E Lonergan

Kristen E Lonergan

Crooks, Low & Connell, S.C.
  • Personal Injury, Family Law, Employment Law ...
  • Wisconsin
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Biography

I am an attorney and partner at Crooks, Low & Connell, a general practice law firm in Wausau, Wisconsin. In addition to my law practice, I am dedicated to serving my profession. I am on the Mock Trial Advisory Committee and I am a Mock Trial Task Force Case Writer for the State Bar of Wisconsin. I am an active member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, participating in the New Lawyers Section, in the Women's Caucus, and serving on the Board of Directors. I am also dedicated to serving my community. I serve on the Board of Directors of Kids Voting USA - Wisconsin/Marathon County. Kids Voting is an organization that works to prepare young people to be educated, engaged voters. We work to stimulate the interest of students in active participation in the political process. I also serve as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Marathon County Child Development Agency (Head Start).

Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Workers' Compensation
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I give free consultations for contingency fee cases, such as personal injury matters.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Wisconsin
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Crooks, Low & Connell, S.C.
- Current
Attorney
Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, S.C.
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Attorney
Gingras, Cates & Luebke
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Law Clerk
Gingras, Cates & Luebke
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Seasonal Administrative Assistant
Herrling Clark Law Firm
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Seasonal Intern
Outagamie County District Attorney's Office
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Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
J.D. (2010)
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Activities: Wisconsin Association for Justice Student Chapter — President, Founder; Mock Trial Team – Executive Board Member, Team Captain, Competitor (2008 – 2010)
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
B.A. (2007) | Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Studies
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Awards
Rising Star
Superlawyers
20 Under Forty
Wausau Daily Herald
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Rising Star
Superlawyers
People named to the Wisconsin Rising Stars list are recognized as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state for 2012. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
Rising Star
Superlawyers
People named to the Wisconsin Rising Stars list are recognized as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state for 2012. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
Up and Coming Lawyer
Wisconsin Law Journal
Rising Star
Superlawyers
People named to the Wisconsin Rising Stars list are recognized as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state for 2012. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
"Superb" Rated Attorney
Avvo
"Superb" Rated Attorney by AVVO since 2012
Susan R. Steingass Outstanding Third Year Law Student Trial Advocacy Award
University of Wisconsin Law School Mock Trial
Bruce F. Beilfuss Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to the Law School
University of Wisconsin Law School
Professional Associations
Marathon County Bar Association
Vice Chair
- Current
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Marathon County Child Development Agency (Head Start)
Secretary, Board of Directors
- Current
Activities: Secretary since 2017
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Kids Voting USA of Marathon County/Wisconsin
Board of Directors
- Current
Activities: President from 2013-2017
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State Bar of Wisconsin  # 1077538
Member
- Current
Activities: Mock Trial Task Force Casewriting Committee Mock Trial Advisory Board National Mock Trial Casewriting Committee (2012-13)
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Wisconsin Association for Justice
Member
- Current
Activities: Board of Directors (2013 - Present) Women's Caucus (2010 - Present) Women's Caucus Mentorship Committee, Chair (2012 - Present) New Lawyers Section (2010 - Present), Chair (2014 - 15) Membership Services Committee
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Publications
Articles & Publications
It's An Emergency! Or is it? A Glimpse into the Emergency Doctrine
The Verdict, Volume 37:2
Law of Damages in Wisconsin: Loss of Services Chapter
PinnaCLE Books
Keeping Evidence of Alcohol From Intoxicating the Jury
The Verdict, Volume 34:3
Speaking Engagements
Responding to an Emergency Doctrine Defense, Wisconsin Association for Justice Women's Caucus Seminar - 2014
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Wrote seminar materials for and presented at the Wisconsin Association for Justice 2014 Women's Caucus Seminar.
Not-So-Protective Order: Unlimited Access Cloaked as Confidentiality, Wisconsin Association for Justice Women's Caucus Seminar - 2013
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Wrote seminar materials for and presented at Wisconsin Association for Justice 2013 Women's Caucus Seminar
Going to Trial: What is Expected of the New Lawyer, Wisconsin Association for Justice Classroom to Courtroom - 2012
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Presenter at WAJ Program at the University of Wisconsin Law School: "Bridging the Gap" Between the Classroom and the Courtroom
Strategies for Effective Discovery, Wisconsin Association for Justice Spring Seminar - 2012
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Wrote seminar materials for and presented at Wisconsin Association for Justice 2012 Spring Seminar
Issue-Spotting in Employment Law, Wisconsin Judicare SuperCLE - 2011
Wisconsin Judicare
Wrote seminar materials for and presented at the Wisconsin Judicare Super CLE seminar in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Don't Let Client Injuries Lead to a Pink Slip: How to Protect Employment Rights After an Accident, Wisconsin Association for Justice Summer Seminar - 2011
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Wrote seminar materials for and presented at Wisconsin Association for Justice 2011 Summer Seminar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Crooks, Low & Connell Website
Blog
Crooks, Low & Connell Blog
Contact & Map
Crooks, Low & Connell, S.C.
531 Washington Street
P.O. Box 1184
Wausau, WI 54402-1184
Telephone: (715) 842-2291
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