Our Attorneys

Why Choose Us

The accident Attorneys at Action Law Offices in Wisconsin focus on one thing, personal injury cases. Our practice handles all types of accidents and injuries. The experience and dedication that fuels our team leads to justice for the wrongly injured. We have what takes to obtain the justice you deserve. We are small enough to provide one-on-one support to clients and big enough to obtain maximum compensation. While we're working hard to achieve justice, clients can focus on healing from their injuries and ultimately finding a sense of peace.

The accident attorneys at this local personal injury law firm have unmatched knowledge and experience. In addition, we are supported by highly trained investigators and various other experts. If necessary, we'll take your case to trial to achieve the compensation that is rightfully yours. Our track record is long and full of success. As a result, much of our future business comes from from previous client referrals. Every case, and every client, receives the personalized attention they deserve. Furthermore, each client is treated with respect and dignity. It's important that accident cases are handled as quickly and effectively as possible with attention to the details often overlooked by others. When you've lost a loved one, or you yourself have experienced pain and suffering from a terrible accident, we can help.

Meet our Accident Attorneys

Attorney Michael D. Leffler

Michael D. Leffler

Attorney Patrick M. Bertrandt

Patrick M. Bertrandt

Attorney Steven C. Gabert

Steven C. Gabert

Attorney Michael D. Leffler

Michael D. Leffler is a graduate of Marquette University (B.S. 1985) and Marquette University Law School (J.D. 1988). In law school, he was awarded the Grace Holznecht Scholarship in recognition of outstanding achievement. He was involved in student government and had the honor of representing his class as he worked closely with students, administrators, and professors.

After law school, he started his career with a well respected insurance defense firm in Racine. He soon recognized his preference was for helping the injured, not fighting them. He took a position as an associate at Daniel P. Kondos Law Offices, a personal injury law firm in Milwaukee. After a decade serving the personally injured, he co-founded Action Law Offices, S.C. with Attorney Steven C. Gabert in 1999. Today, there are three Action Law Firm offices in Wisconsin.

He has served on the Board of Directors for the Marquette University Club of Milwaukee and on the Board of Directors for the LAO Family Community Center in Milwaukee where he also served as interim Chairman of the Board. He has lectured extensively to high school students and community organizations on the various aspects of the law. Attorney Leffler is currently a member of The Wisconsin State Bar Association, the Milwaukee Bar Association, Racine Bar Association, and Washington County Bar Association. He has served on the mediation committee of the Milwaukee Bar Association. He was formerly the President of the Racine Bar Association and served as a member of the Board of Governors. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, formerly known as the American Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Wisconsin Association of Justice. He has been admitted to practice law in all courts in Wisconsin, including the Eastern and Western Federal District Courts.

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Attorney Michael D. Leffler has concentrated his practice on the representation of the personally injured. He has fought for injured people's rights for nearly his entire career. Most of his cases have settled without the need of a trial. Although the goal is to settle cases out of court, he has successfully tried or arbitrated hundreds of personal injury accident cases. Attorney Leffler is one of the Top 100 National Trial Lawyers.

Areas of Practice:

  • Personal Injury--Plaintiff
  • Victims Injured in Accidents

Bar Admissions:

  • Wisconsin-State Courts
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin

Education:

  • Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1988 - J.D.
  • Honors: Grace Holznecht Scholarship
  • Marquette University, 1985 - B.S.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Wisconsin Association for Justice Board of Governors
  • Racine County Bar Association Board of Governors, 2007-2013
  • Racine County Bar Association Board of Governors, President, 2011 - 2012*
  • Wisconsin State Bar Association, Member
  • Milwaukee Bar Association, Mediation Committee
  • Racine Bar Association, Member
  • Washington County Bar Association, Member
  • American Association for Justice, Member
  • Wisconsin Association of Justice, Member
  • Top 100 National Trial Lawyers, Member
  • Super Lawyers, Member
  • Lawyers of Distinction, Member
  • Marquette University Law School Scholarship, Co-Sponsor

Pro Bono Activities:

  • Board of Directors, Marquette University Club of Milwaukee
  • Board of Directors, LAO Family Community Center in Milwaukee
  • Interim Chairman of the Board, LAO Family Community Center in Milwaukee
  • Past Volunteer for Legal Aid Society Municipal Defense
  • Past Vice-President and Board Member of Homeowners Association

Other Volunteer Work:

  • Assistant Coach- Youth Soccer Team
  • Assistant & Cub Scout Den Leader
  • Coach & Referee, YMCA Basketball League
  • Coach & Assistant Coach, Youth Recreational Basketball Team
  • Assistant Coach & Sponsor, Youth Baseball Team
  • Assistant Coach, High School Tennis Team
  • Special Olympics Camp, Volunteer
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation, Fundraising
  • Toys-For-Tots, Toy Drive
  • High School Booster Club, Member
  • High School Mock Court Trial Competition, Judge
  • Middle School Goldilocks Trial, Presenter

*As president of the Racine County Bar Association; drafted history of the Bar and history of the Courts in Racine County. It can be found on the Racine County Bar Association website.

Attorney Patrick M. Bertrandt

Attorney Patrick M. Bertrandt graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (B.S. 1999,  magna cum laude) and was the recipient of the Socratic Award granted by the University of Oshkosh Philosophy Department. Attorney Bertrandt then received his law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D. 2002). While in California, Attorney Bertrandt worked at the San Diego Superior Court as a mediator resolving disputes between small claims litigants.

In 2002, Attorney Bertrandt took the Wisconsin Bar Examination and was admitted to practice law in this state. He began his practice as a general practitioner representing clients in criminal, family, and real estate matters. In addition, Attorney Bertrandt has also consulted on implementing a successful dispute resolution mechanism for Ford Motors Corporation.

In 2006, he was elected chairperson for the Wisconsin Young Lawyers Division and represents the interests of lawyers and the community both in Wisconsin and throughout the country. He presently focuses his practice on representing the interests of victims injured in accidents.

Attorney Patrick M. Bertrandt is a member of the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, and Wisconsin Bar Associations. He has also been admitted to practice law in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States Eastern and Western District Courts of the State of Wisconsin, and all other courts in the State of Wisconsin.

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Areas of Practice

  • Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
  • Victims Injured in Accidents

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin-State Courts
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 2002 - J.D.
  • University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 1999 - B.S.
  • Honors: Magna Cum Laude
  • Honors: With Honors
  • Honors: Recipient, Socratic Award

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Wisconsin Young Lawyers Division - Chairperson
  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Wisconsin Bar Association - Member

Past Employment Positions

  • San Diego Superior Court, Mediator

Attorney Steven C. Gabert

Attorney Steven C. Gabert is a graduate of Marquette University (B.A. 1983) and West Virginia School of Law (J.D. 1986). He is admitted to both the West Virginia Bar and the Wisconsin State Bar. He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps in 1983. Following law school he served to the rank of Captain in the United States Marine Corps where he practiced as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer. After TBS at Quantico, VA he attended Naval Justice School (1987-Honors) in Newport, RI. He then continued his military service at Camp LeJeune, NC where he represented Marines and Sailors facing Special and General Courts Martial (as well as pre-deployment legal services for Marines.) Since completing his active military service in 1990, his focus has been accident cases; concentrating his practice on representing the personally injured. He practiced as a trial attorney for 10 years as an associate at Kondos Law Offices in Milwaukee, WI until he co-founded Action Law Offices, S.C. with Attorney Michael D. Leffler in the Fall of 1999.

Attorney Gabert is one of America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Wisconsin Association for Justice and the West Virginia and Wisconsin Bar Associations. He has been admitted to practice law in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States Eastern and Western District Courts of the State of Wisconsin, and all other courts in the State of Wisconsin. He is a member of the American Legion.

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Areas of Practice

  • Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
  • Victims Injured in Accidents

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia-State Courts
  • Wisconsin-State Courts
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Education

  • West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1986 - J.D.
  • Marquette University, 1983 - B.A.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • American Association for Justice
  • Wisconsin Association for Justice
  • West Virginia Bar Association
  • Wisconsin Bar Association
  • American Legion

Past Employment Positions

  • United States Marine Corps, Officer, 1983
  • United States Marine Corps, Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer
  • Kondos Law Offices in Milwaukee, WI, Associate