Russell M. Ware
Partner
Russ Ware has practiced law in Wisconsin for over 35 years, and has tried well over 100 cases to conclusion in the federal and state courts of Wisconsin. He concentrates his practice in the defense of professional liability claims. Russ devotes a significant portion of his practice to service as a mediator in civil matters.
University of Wisconsin, B.A.
Marquette University Law School, J.D.
Note Editor, Marquette Law Review
Law Clerk, Chief Justice E. Harold Hallows, Wisconsin Supreme Court
Professional Liability:
Author, "Negotiating in the ‘Red Zone,’" Wisconsin Lawyer, February 2011.
Author, "The ‘In Pari Delicto’ Defense in Legal Malpractice Actions—Its Nature, Use and Limitations,” Professional Liability Underwriting Society Journal, August 2010.
Presenter, “Special Defense in Legal Malpractice Actions,” USLAW Network, New York, NY, July 8, 2010.
Author, “Client Misconduct as a Defense to Legal Malpractice Actions,” Wisconsin Lawyer, October 2007.
Author, "Challenging the Adequacy of Service Process - Necessary Steps to Avoid a Professional Liability Claim," Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, Spring 2006.
Trial Practice:
Book Chapter: Chapter 11, “Defamation,” The Law of Damages in Wisconsin (State Bar of Wisconsin, 1984, supplement 2005-2010).
Faculty Member, "21st Annual Institute of Trial Practice," State Bar of Wisconsin and American Board of Trial Advocates, Waukesha, Wisconsin, November 5, 2010.
Author, “Setting the Stage for Effective Surveillance,” DRI’s For the Defense, April 2010.
Author, "Can Both Minor Children and Adult Children Surviving a Single or Widowed Parent Make a Wrongful Death Claim Under Wisconsin Statutes 895.04?” Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, Spring 2010.
Co-author, "Plaintiffs' Demands to Inspect Tax Returns of an Independent Medical Examiner - The Proper Defense Response," Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal, Winter 2008.
Faculty Member, “18th Annual Institute of Trial Practice,” State Bar of Wisconsin and American Board of Trial Advocates, November 9, 2007.
Presenter, "Effective Defense Strategies," State Farm Fire & Casualty Claims Seminar, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, February 27, 2007.
Author, "Disclosing Surveillance Evidence: ‘I’ve Got a Secret’,” Wisconsin Lawyer, September 2006.
Alternative Dispute Resolution:
Author, "Mediation in Personal Injury Cases - It's Not Always Just About the Money," DRI's For the Defense, April 2011.
Presenter, "From the Mediator: What You Can Do To Be Successful In Mediation," Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation's 18th Annual Corporation Counsel/Defense Counsel Forum, Stevens Point, WI, September 24, 2010.
Author, "Enlisting the Help of Non-Parties at Mediation to Achieve a Settlement," DRI's The Voice, March 10, 2010.
Author, "Working with an Angry Plaintiff in a Mediation," Wisconsin Lawyer, May 2008.
Speaker/Faculty Member, "Negotiations and Mediation Training Seminar," Liberty Mutual Insurance Group’s attorney development program, Wausau, Wisconsin, January 24, 2008.
Moderator and Presenter, “Handling Difficult Issues at Mediations," Milwaukee Bar Association, October 10, 2007.
Author, “Pre-mediation Conference Sets the Stage for Settlement,” Wisconsin Law Journal, June 2007.
Russ Ware has authored more than two dozen published articles on various legal topics.
Member: American Board of Trial Advocates; Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers; Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel; and Defense Research Institute.
Board of Directors: Litigation Section, State Bar of Wisconsin (2009-Present).
Board of Directors: Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, State Bar of Wisconsin (2006-2009).
Chairperson: Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Milwaukee Bar Association (2006-2008).
President: Civil Trial Council of Wisconsin, 1991-1992.
Certified as Mediator in Civil Cases.
4811 S. 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53220
414.847.6154 (telephone)
414.847.6155 (fax)
rware@salawus.com
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