Dana Wachs, Personal Injury Attorney in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI
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Dana Wachs is an attorney based in Eau Claire, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs.
- Based in
- Eau Claire, WISCONSIN
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Eau Claire, WISCONSIN.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Eau Claire) (2025).
About Dana Wachs: Dana Wachs is an attorney based in Eau Claire, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs.
Areas of practice
Dana's practice areas in Eau Claire
Dana concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dana handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Dana takes personal injury matters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Biography
Dana Wachs, personal injury attorney serving Eau Claire
Dana Wachs is an attorney based in Eau Claire, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs. Dana works from Eau Claire, Wisconsin and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Dana Wachs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Dana, who practices law in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Working with Dana on a personal injury matter
Dana Wachs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Dana, who practices law in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Who Dana represents
Dana reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Eau Claire and the surrounding Wisconsin area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Dana studied and practices
Valparaiso University
J.D. · 1985
Dana studied at J.D. in Valparaiso University.
Law school and academic background
Dana completed J.D. in Valparaiso University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dana runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Dana's legal honors and published work
Dana has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Eau Claire)
2025
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Eau Claire) (2025). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Dana Wachs's office in Eau Claire
Dana's primary office is at 101 Putnam Street, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54703. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Dana Wachs — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dana usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dana charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dana will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dana
Dana discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dana confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dana's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dana Wachs
How much does it cost to hire Dana for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dana walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dana offer a free consultation?
Dana charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Dana's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Wisconsin typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dana gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dana take my case if I'm outside Eau Claire?
Dana is licensed in Wisconsin. Matters governed by Wisconsin law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dana will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dana?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dana will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dana accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Dana's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Eau Claire, Milwaukee and Madison in Wisconsin
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