Specialties
Founded in 1958, Lawton & Cates represents clients throughout Wisconsin in an array of legal matters. The firm's attorneys have a long history of success in the areas of personal injury, Social Security disability, workers' compensation, civil rights and discrimination, consumer protection, lemon law, criminal defense, family law and divorce, business litigation, federal torts, and eminent domain. As a boutique law office with an intentionally limited caseload, Lawton & Cates is able to provide every client with the personal attention, care, and service they deserve. Lawton & Cates offers complimentary consultations by phone, video, or in person at their two office locations in Jefferson and Madison. Call to learn more.
History
Established in 1958.
John A. Lawton and Richard L. Cates formed a partnership in 1958. John Lawton was actively involved with employment, labor law and union work. Dick Cates established a successful litigation practice. Cates established a national reputation when he served as Special Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate hearings.
Together, Lawton and Cates built a tradition of excellence and integrity at the firm that continues to this day. Through the years, lawyers at Lawton & Cates have tried nearly every conceivable type of dispute in nearly every forum. Injuries caused by automobiles or defective products, medical malpractice, toxic chemical exposures, environmental litigation, insurance coverage issues, criminal proceedings, business, tax, family law and employment disputes are just some of the firm's practice areas.
Lawton & Cates provides legal guidance in an ethical and socially responsible manner with excellence, while emphasizing the human dignity of our clients.