Thomas Guelzow
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Thomas Guelzow
Guelzow & Ellefsen Law OfficesTotal Records: 1Phone Number
Biography
Tom graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1972. At that time, he found himself a young widower. He and his 1 year old son were, in fact, head-residents of the male dorm during Tom's third year of law school at Valparaiso. Tom's background and personal experience have served in large measure as a driving force for the work he has done for nearly four decades. Tom has represented individuals against Goliath corporations, holding them accountable for the faulty design of machinery and/or their conduct that resulted in severe injuries or death to his clients.
Tom's background in the trades has served him well in the practice of law, particularly in the areas where he has focused his work, personal injuries and product liability litigation; namely, his experiences have given him insight and understanding of construction methods, machine design, and personal experience in the real world of construction work. Tom has used this platform of knowledge to help him investigate, confirm, and document many equipment failures, and bring those cases to trial, not only for the benefit his clients, but with the ultimate goal of challenging industries to build better and safer products.
He has also developed a network of experts to aid investigations and provide testimony, including on safer designs, on behalf of his clients. The team at Guelzow Law Offices, Ltd. clearly understand their mission - to build a solid case for the victims they represent, seek to prevent similar injuries or deaths in the future where possible, and place responsibility where it rightfully belongs.
As a litigation attorney, Tom stands as one of the most respected. He has served as President of the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice, and as Chair of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Tom has also taught at the University of Wisconsin Law School and Marquette University Law School, through numerous teaching appointments. He has made dozens of speeches and presentations to lawyers across Wisconsin on practicing law through the Wisconsin State Bar Association and the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. Without exception, his speaking engagements and published works are to share information and educate the public and his peers regarding liability issues.
Today, Tom enjoys living in the Northwoods. He and his wife, Bambi, have three adult children and two grandchildren. Also, Tom is certified as a minister and instructor of Stephen Ministries. As a private pilot with his own plane, Tom not only loves to fly, but is also able to respond quickly to any call for help - often flying across the country for consultations, investigations, or representations of clients.
Bar Admission
Wisconsin
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Tennessee
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Other Affiliations
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers/Wisconsin Association for Justice (Board of Directors, Lifetime Membership)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers/Wisconsin Association for Justice, 1992 (Past President)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers/Wisconsin Association for Justice, 1991 (President)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers/Wisconsin Association for Justice, 1990 (President-Elect)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers/Wisconsin Association for Justice, 1989 (Vice President)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers/Wisconsin Association for Justice, 1988 (Secretary)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers/Wisconsin Association for Justice, 1987 (Treasurer)
American Association for Justice, 1985 - 1986
American Association for Justice, 1986 (Co-Vice Chair, Basic Trial Advocacy Course Committee)
American Association for Justice, 2000 - Present (Board of Governors, Wisconsin Representative)
American Association for Justice, 2001 (Member)
American Association for Justice, 2004 (Co-Chair, Litigation Committee)
State Bar of Wisconsin, Treasurer of Litigation Section, 1999 (Secretary)
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section, 2001 (Vice Chair)
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section, 2002 - 2003 (Chair)
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section, 2004 (Immediate Past Chairman )
Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin, Inc. (Board Member)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, Madison, 1981 - 1984 (Products Liability Committee Chairperson, )
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1988 - Present (Legislative Committee)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1990 (Constitutional/By-Laws/Parliamentary Procedures Committee)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1992 - 2004 (Tort Fund Membership Committee)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1992 - Present (Long Range Planning Committee)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1993 - 2002 (Tort Fund and Club Taskforce Committee)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1995 (Nominating Committee)
State Bar of Wisconsin, 1983 - 1989 (Lawyer-to-Lawyer Committee)
State Bar of Wisconsin, 1984 (Attorney Coach, Project Inquiry Mock Trial Competition)
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section, 1988 - 1991 (State Director)
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section, 2004 (State Chair)
State Bar of Wisconsin, 1988 - 1989 (Committee on Tort Law)
State Bar of Wisconsin, 1990 (Ad Hoc Committee, Judicial Administration)
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section, 1998 - 2004 (Member of Board of Directors)
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers/Wisconsin Association for Justice
American Association for Justice
Eau Claire County Bar Association
State Bar of Wisconsin
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Washington, D.C.
Achievements
- Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas Guelzow
- Included on the 2022 Wisconsin
Past Lists
- 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1968
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Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana, 1972 J.D.
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University Of Wisconsin-Platteville in Platteville, Wisconsin, 1969 B.S.
Honors: cum laude
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Luther College, 1965
Honers
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2007
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, Forum Member, 2008
- Million Dollar Advocates, Forum Life Member, 2008