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Jay R. Starrett
Partner
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Memberships
  • Trucking Insurance Defense Association (TIDA)
    • Board Member, 2003 – 2012
  • Defense Research Institution (DRI)
    • Transportation Committee Member
  • American Bar Association
    • Transportation Committee Member
  • American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA)
    • Elected by fellow trial attorneys 2015
  • American College of Transportation Attorney (ACTA)
  • Elected by Peers in 2020
Profile

Starrett is a trial attorney who devotes his practice to defending transportation clients in catastrophic injury claims. In his 30+ years of experience, he has had over 40 jury trials on behalf of those transportation clients. Starrett has presented at numerous national seminars on topics related to the defense of the transportation industry.

In addition to his extensive trial experience, Starrett is a frequent lecturer before transportation groups throughout the country on issues including:

  • Trial Tactics
  • Mediation/Settlement strategies
  • Preservation of Evidence, Including ECM/EOBR Data
  • Emergency Response Protocols
  • Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Claims

Starrett has acted as regional and national coordinating counsel for several major U.S. carriers. His work has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Wisconsin Super Lawyers. He has been elected to both the American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA) and the American College of Transportation Attorneys (ACTA).

Education
  • University of Wisconsin, B.A.
  • University of Wisconsin, J.D.
News & Publications
Presentations
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Memberships
  • Trucking Insurance Defense Association (TIDA)
    • Board Member, 2003 – 2012
  • Defense Research Institution (DRI)
    • Transportation Committee Member
  • American Bar Association
    • Transportation Committee Member
  • American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA)
    • Elected by fellow trial attorneys 2015
  • American College of Transportation Attorney (ACTA)
  • Elected by Peers in 2020
Jay R. Starrett
Jay R. Starrett
Partner
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Memberships
  • Trucking Insurance Defense Association (TIDA)
    • Board Member, 2003 – 2012
  • Defense Research Institution (DRI)
    • Transportation Committee Member
  • American Bar Association
    • Transportation Committee Member
  • American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA)
    • Elected by fellow trial attorneys 2015
  • American College of Transportation Attorney (ACTA)
  • Elected by Peers in 2020
Attorney Profile

Starrett is a trial attorney who devotes his practice to defending transportation clients in catastrophic injury claims. In his 30+ years of experience, he has had over 40 jury trials on behalf of those transportation clients. Starrett has presented at numerous national seminars on topics related to the defense of the transportation industry.

In addition to his extensive trial experience, Starrett is a frequent lecturer before transportation groups throughout the country on issues including:

  • Trial Tactics
  • Mediation/Settlement strategies
  • Preservation of Evidence, Including ECM/EOBR Data
  • Emergency Response Protocols
  • Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Claims

Starrett has acted as regional and national coordinating counsel for several major U.S. carriers. His work has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Wisconsin Super Lawyers. He has been elected to both the American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA) and the American College of Transportation Attorneys (ACTA).

Accolades
Attorney Education
  • University of Wisconsin, B.A.
  • University of Wisconsin, J.D.
Publications
Presentations