Amy Risseeuw
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Amy Risseeuw
Biography
Amy joined Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C., as an attorney in 2005. A graduate from the University of Wisconsin Law School, Amy practices in the personal injury section. Amy has tried many cases to verdict in multiple areas of personal injury law, including automobile accidents, dog attacks, premises liability and medical malpractice. Amy has also handled numerous appellate matters, appearing in the Court of Appeals of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Amy has been selected for inclusion as a Rising Star in the Super Lawyer publication of Milwaukee Magazine.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Managing Partner Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.
Year: 2005 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Wisconsin Association for Justice Member of the Jury Instruction Committee (Current)
Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association Outagamie County Co-Chair (2009 - 2010)
Wisconsin Association for Justice Women’s Caucus Vice-Chair & Chair (2011 - 2012)
Outagamie County Bar Association Vice President (2013 - 2014)
Outagamie County Bar Association President (2014 - 2015)
Wisconsin Association for Justice Spring Seminar Co-Chair and Chair (2013 - 2016)
Outagamie County Bar Association Secretary (2005 - Current)
Outagamie County Bar Association Member (2005 - Current)
Wisconsin State Bar  # 1055478 Member (2005 - Current)
Wisconsin Association for Justice Board of Directors (2013 - Current)
Wisconsin Association for Justice Executive Committee Member (2015 - Current)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member (Current)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Member (Current)
Publications
When Cops Cross the Line (2007)
Helping Clients with Common Property Damage Questions (2007)
Judicial Estoppel: A Cautionary Tale (2011)
WAJ Women’s Caucus Mentoring Programs (2009)
The Aftereffects of a Rogue Juror (2014)
Chapter 19 Overview of Negligence Claims for Older Clients, Advising Older Clients and Their Families (2015)
Adding Insult to Injury – Worker’s Compensation Attorney Fees (2015)
Book Review: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Postconcussion Syndrome: The New Evidence Base for Diagnosis and Treatment, by Michael A. McCrea, Ph.D. (2011)
Awards
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2010.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2011.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2013.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2014.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2015.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2016.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2012.0
Education
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University of Wisconsin - Madison J.D. (2005)
Year: 2005
Honors: Cum Laude
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University of Wisconsin - Madison B.A. (2000) | Political Science and Spanish Majors
Year: 2000
Honors: Graduated with Distinction
Speaking Engagements
Contribution in Product Liability Cases, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers 2006 Spring Seminar, Green Bay, WI, March 3, 2006
Contribution in Product Liability Cases, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers 2006 Spring Seminar, Green Bay, WI, March 3, 2006
Websites
Peterson, Berk & Cross
200 East College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911-5713
(920) 831-0165