John D. Claypool

Partner at Herrling Clark Law Firm LTD.

10+ Years of Experience

John Claypool concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury litigation. He is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He has also been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer, placing him in the top 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin. Since 2010, he was given special accolades as one of Wisconsin’s Top 50 attorneys on seven different occasions.

In addition to having tried over 100 cases before juries, John has settled cases in excess of $3 million. In the fall of 2015, after a week-long jury trial, John earned a $1.3 million verdict for a client on a complicated premises liability claim.

John is an ardent believer in the right to a trial by jury and has been asked to speak on this topic on several occasions. In July 2013, John discussed the importance of our jury system during a segment of “It’s Your Law, ” hosted by George Curtis.

Throughout John’s career, he has taken on several large corporations on behalf of his clients, including Walmart, Walgreen’s, WE Energies, AT&T, ShopKo, Stanley, Black & Decker, and Ford Motor Company.

Because of his professional acumen and reputation, John is frequently asked to serve as a mediator in personal injury cases. John was rated by an international service as having high to very high legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions of the Bar in Northeast Wisconsin.

John is an active member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (formerly the Wisconsin Association of Trial Lawyers) and is a frequent speaker and presenter on various legal issues for the organization. John’s involvement with WAJ allows him to maintain a working knowledge of legislative changes and proposed legislation that affect his clients’ rights.
https://www.herrlingclark.com/attorneys/john-d-claypool

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Indiana
Since 2010
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Partner
Herrling Clark Law Firm Ltd.
1988 –

Current

University of Wisconsin – Madison
J.D. (1988) | Law

1988

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University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
B.A. (1984)

1984

Honors: Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Super Lawyer – 2006, 2008-2019
Wisconsin Super Lawyer
Top 100 Lawyers – 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
American Trial Lawyers Association
Named, Top 50 Lawyer for the State of Wisconsin – 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019
Top 50 Lawyer for the State of Wisconsin
Frequent speaker at local schools

Pro Bono
Current
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WISLAP volunteer – Assist other lawyers with drug and alcohol issues

Pro Bono
Current
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Outagamie County Bar Association

President
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State Bar of Wisconsin Member

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Former Board Member
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American Bar Association

Member
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Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers

Board of Directors
Current
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Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin

Member
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Wisconsin Association for Justice

Member
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National Board of Trial Lawyers

Member
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Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Inc.

Board of Directors
Current
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American Association for Justice

Member
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Legal Action of Wisconsin, Volunteer Lawyers Project

Volunteer Attorney, Outagamie County Truancy Court
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