Quentin F. Shafer, Personal Injury Attorney in Madison, Wisconsin
focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Madison, WI
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Quentin F. Shafer is an attorney based in Madison, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
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- Madison, WISCONSIN
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- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Madison, WISCONSIN.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026).
About Quentin F. Shafer: Quentin F. Shafer is an attorney based in Madison, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
Areas of practice
Quentin's practice areas in Madison
Quentin concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Quentin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Madison, Wisconsin
Quentin takes personal injury matters in Madison, 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 Quentin agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Madison, Wisconsin
Quentin takes product liability matters in Madison, 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 Quentin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Quentin F. Shafer, personal injury attorney serving Madison
Quentin F. Shafer is an attorney based in Madison, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Quentin works from Madison, Wisconsin and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Quentin Shafer is a Shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, construction litigation, product liability, wrongful death, insurance coverage disputes, and third-party recovery. He has successfully defended hundreds of cases throughout Wisconsin as well as in federal court, including catastrophic bodily injury cases, wrongful death claims, and complex construction defect litigation. Quentin is also experienced in handling appellate matters before the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and has argued before the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
How Quentin handles personal injury matters
Quentin Shafer is a Shareholder in the firm’s Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, construction litigation, product liability, wrongful death, insurance coverage disputes, and third-party recovery. He has successfully defended hundreds of cases throughout Wisconsin as well as in federal court, including catastrophic bodily injury cases,…
Who Quentin represents
Quentin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Quentin studied and practices
Hamline University
J.D. · 1998
Marquette University
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Quentin's state bar admissions
Wisconsin, State Bar
ACTIVE
Quentin studied at J.D. in Hamline University and B.A. in Marquette University.
Law school and academic background
Quentin completed J.D. in Hamline University and B.A. in Marquette University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Quentin runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Quentin's legal honors and published work
Quentin has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Top 25: Madison Super Lawyers" (2016)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wisconsin Rising Stars (2006-2007, 2009)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wisconsin Super Lawyers (2016-2024)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026).
Locations
Quentin F. Shafer's office in Madison
Quentin's primary office is at 10 East Doty Street, Suite 900, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Quentin F. Shafer — 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 Quentin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Quentin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Quentin'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; Quentin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Madison, 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 Quentin
Quentin 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. Quentin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Quentin'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 Quentin F. Shafer
How much does it cost to hire Quentin for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Quentin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Quentin offer a free consultation?
Quentin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Quentin's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Quentin'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. Quentin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Quentin take my case if I'm outside Madison?
Quentin 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 — Quentin 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 Quentin?
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. Quentin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Quentin accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Quentin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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