Peter J. Carman - Appleton, WI
Attorney at Law Office of Peter J. Carman, S.C.
Plaintiff's Personal Injury Representation Lawyers in Appleton, WI
1225 N. Hawthorne Drive Appleton, WI 54915
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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25
Years
Experience
Appleton Plaintiff's Personal Injury Representation Lawyer
Updated: 04/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Plaintiff's Personal Injury Representation 50%
- Applicant/Employee Workers' Compensation Representation 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Peter J. Carman is a civil litigator with extensive insurance defense background in both general liability and workers' compensation, and also in assisting individuals in personal injury and workers' compensation claims. He possesses excellent oral and written communication skills, adept legal research and writing skills, and is an experienced civil litigator with first chair trial and hearing experience. Attorney Carman has built his law office on the intensive attention to crucial details underpinning his clients' legal issues, which make them confident that their cases are well taken care of. Attorney Carman always begins with a Free Consultation that allows a prospective client to get to know him and him to get to know the prospective client. Attorney Carman wants to be familiar with every detail pertaining to a prospective client's unique situation so that nothing gets overlooked. At the same time, Attorney Carman is an experienced, result-oriented, lawyer who never lets the details get in the way of helping his clients achieve the outcomes that are important to them.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Avvo Clients' Choice Award
- Peter Carman was recognized by his peers in the 31st and 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exceptional work in Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, and Litigation - Insurance, 2024 - 2025
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Rising Star and Super Lawyer
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Worker's Compensation Lawyers Designation
- Among the Best Worker's Compensation Attorneys in Appleton
- Among the Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Appleton
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell
- Lead Counsel rated in all practice areas by Thomson Reuters
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Designation
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Motor Vehicle Lawyers Designation
- America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys
Other Sources of Feedback About Peter J. Carman
Included on the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 2001
J.D.
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 2001
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1995
B.A.
Honors: With High Honors
Major: Political Science & History -
Xavier High School in Appleton, Wisconsin
Honors: With Honors
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University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1995
Current Employment Position(s)
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Solo practitioner - President/Attorney
Past Positions
- U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., Paralegal and Law Clerk
Languages
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- Samaritan Counseling Board Development and Governance Committee, Member, 2015 to Present
- Grand Chute Kiwanis, Member, 2018 to Present
- Grand Chute Kiwanis, President, 2022 to 2025
- Kiwanis Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District, Division 10 Lieutenant Governor, 2023-2025
- Board of Directors, Fox Valley Rowing Club, 2021 to Present
- Presiding Judge, Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament – Region 3 and Semifinal Competitions
- Presiding Judge, Texas Young Lawyers Association Mock Trial Competition, Region 12, hosted by the University of Wisconsin Law School at the Dane County Courthouse
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 2001
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2001
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2001
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Member, 2001 to Present
- Outagamie County Bar Association, Member, 2004 to Present
- Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys, Member, 2013 to Present
- Wisconsin Association of Justice, Member, 2013 to Present
- American Association for Justice, Member, 2024 to present
- Wisconsin Association of Justice, Worker’s Compensation Committee Member, 2013 to Present.
- State Bar Ethics Committee, 2015 to 2021
- State Bar Moot Court Committee, 2022 to Present
- State Bar Wisconsin Lawyers’ Assistance Program (WISLAP) Committee, 2022 to 2023
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Contact
1225 N. Hawthorne Drive
Appleton, WI 54915
Phone: 920-770-1608
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.peterjcarman.lawyer
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