We represent clients with regard to residential and commercial construction. Our attorneys can assist you with contract review, lien matters and other payment disputes and construction defect cases – as well as determining whether or not insurance coverage exists for such claims. We also review matters for compliance with the Wisconsin Home Improvement Act and the Wisconsin Right to Cure Act.
Our representation with regard to construction defects has covered a wide variety of matters including structural defects, energy efficiency issues, defective concrete, foundation and basement issues and other alleged building code violations as well as workmanship issues. We represent both contractors and consumers.
For over one hundred and twenty years the law firm of Cross Jenks Mercer and Maffei has represented the victims of accidents in claims for recovery for personal injuries. The fact that the law firm also represents some of Wisconsin largest insurers makes the firm uniquely qualified to insure that our clients get full and fair compensation and that it happens as quickly as possible.
Our firm cannot take on new clients with cases against current insurance company clients but if your case involves a claim against a company we do not represent, Cross, Jenks, Mercer and Maffei can provide you expert and compassionate representation that is equal to that of any other law firm – anywhere.
A personal injury claim requires a lawyer with specialized skills. Your attorney must know how to properly value your claim, and if necessary, how to successfully take your case to trial. Our work over the past century successfully representing insurance companies clients proves that the lawyers at Cross, Jenks Mercer and Maffei are skilled at both.
Determining the value of your claim is critically important. While no one can provide you with an exact number, an accurate value range must be established for your case. Value the claim too low, and you will receive a settlement less than you deserve. Value a claim too high, and you may be looking at years of unnecessary delay, a costly trial and a result that is still less than you deserve. With Cross, Jenks, Mercer and Maffei representing you you can be assured that your case will be valued by experienced lawyers with a track record of success.
Sometimes, an insurance company will not pay the fair value of your claim and when that happens, you need skilled trial lawyers on your side. The team of personal injury attorneys at Cross, Jenks, Mercer and Maffei is led by Wayne Maffei, the only Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist in Sauk County. Attorney Maffei has obtained the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell, an international attorney rating service, and has been named a Superlawyer for by Law and Politics and Milwaukee Magazine for four years running, a distinction awarded only to the top 5% of Wisconsin Lawyers as rated by other lawyers, judges and independent review and evaluation.
If you are involved in an accident you need to know that your case will be handled and evaluated by skilled and experienced attorneys. Call for an appointment as soon as possible after the accident. The initial consultation is always free. And, if we agree to take your case, you pay a fee only if we obtain a recovery for you.
Cross, Jenks Mercer and Maffei, there is no need to look further.