Peter-Fox
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Peter J. Fox

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    Peter J. Fox

    As the Wisconsin Law Journal put it Peter Fox “Champions the Underdog.” https://wislawjournal.com/2013/02/05/fox-champions-the-underdog/.  Not all of Mr. Fox’s clients are “underdogs,” but most of them have been wronged in some way that requires a legal intervention. Whether through private settlements or public trials, Mr. Fox has consistently obtained favorable results for his clients.  He has tried cases before judges and juries in state and federal courts and in various administrative agencies and has successfully argued cases before state and federal appeals courts and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  His cases involve Employment Discrimination and Retaliation, Equal Pay, Constitutional Rights, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower Protection, Wrongful Termination, Contracts, Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury, and Business disputes.

    In 2013, Mr. Fox was named a recipient of the Wisconsin Law Journal’s prestigious “Leaders in the Law.” He is also a Fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation and a Super Lawyer (recognized by Wisconsin Super Lawyers) in the area of Plaintiff Employment Litigation for the years 2013-2024.  He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Employment Law – Individuals and Litigation – Labor and Employment, every year since 2018 and has been named the “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in the area of Employment Law-Individuals in both Madison and Milwaukee.  He was rated as one of the nation’s top employment lawyers in 2012 by eBossWatch and has annually been recognized in various publications as a leading lawyer in representing employees. He has represented individuals in cases that have resulted in published decisions involving issues of Equal Pay, Health Care Worker Retaliation, Wisconsin Whistleblower Protection, and others.

    Sample Case Results:

    • Multi-million dollar recovery – Business Dispute
    • $1.8 Million dollar jury verdict – Employment Retaliation
    • $1.5 Million dollars – Product Liability
    • $900,000 – Breach of Contract
    • $755,000 – Employment Retaliation
    • $560,000 – Age Discrimination
    • $500,000 – Personal Injury 
    • $400,000 – Age Discrimination
    • $400,000 – Race Discrimination
    • $300,000 – Age Discrimination
    • $250,000 – Sex Discrimination and Harassment
    • $235,000 – Disability Discrimination & Retaliation
    • $227,000 – Bad Faith Insurance
    • $210,000 – Sexual Harassment & Retaliation
    • $200,000 – Sexual Harassment & Retaliation
    • $200,000 – Gender Discrimination

    Avvo rated 10.0 Superb: http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/53233-wi-peter-fox-1507360.html

    Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated (4.9/5.0) – highest legal abilities and ethical standards: http://www.martindale.com/Peter-J-Fox/2466183-lawyer.htm?view=cr

    Areas of Practice

    • Employment Litigation (Discrimination & Retaliation & Harassment) 75%
    • Civil Rights Litigation 10%
    • Personal Injury 5%
    • Business Disputes 10%

    Bar Admissions

    • Wisconsin, 2001
    • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2001
    • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2004
    • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2004

    Education

    • University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
      • J.D.
    • University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
      • B.A.

    Honors and Awards

    • Super Lawyers Magazine Top 50 Attorneys in Wisconsin – 2024
    • Super Lawyers Magazine Top 25 Attorneys in Milwaukee – 2024
    • Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year, Employment Law, Individuals” – Milwaukee, 2025
    • Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year, Employment Law, Individuals” – Madison, 2021
    • Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year, Employment Law, Individuals” – Milwaukee, 2023
    • Wisconsin Law Journal Leaders in the Law – 2013
    • Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellow – Class of 2013
    • Super Lawyers Magazine – Super Lawyer – 2013-2024
    • The Best Lawyers in America – 2018-2025
    • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated (4.9/5.0) – highest legal abilities and ethical standards
    • Super Lawyers Magazine – Rising Star – 2007-2012
    • Top U.S. Employment Lawyers 2012 by eBossWatch