Wisconsin Association for Justice

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Trial lawyers

Lobbying Interests:
Proposals relating to court procedures, insurance and access to the civil justice system.

CEO Name:
Al Foeckler

Contact
BR
Bryan Roessler
10 W Mifflin ST #201
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 210-3390
broessler@wisjustice.org
http://www.wisjustice.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 148
Assembly Bill 148
Relating to: interpreter action by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Bill should be amended to require consent of parties.
Assembly Bill 203
Assembly Bill 203
Relating to: limiting liability relating to traffic control devices for manufacturers and others.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 212
Assembly Bill 212
Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/25/2025
First Communication Date
4/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Bill should be amended to require IPFCF Participation for those who’d be required if physically in Wisconsin.
Assembly Bill 225
Assembly Bill 225
Relating to: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 232
Assembly Bill 232
Relating to: transferring adjudicatory functions for worker’s compensation from the Division of Hearings and Appeals in the Department of Administration to the Department of Workforce Development. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/21/2025
First Communication Date
5/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 292
Assembly Bill 292
Relating to: the use of artificial intelligence or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings and of telephone or live audiovisual interpretation in criminal trials. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Bill should be amended to require consent of parties.
Assembly Bill 309
Assembly Bill 309
Relating to: immunity for 911 call centers and dispatchers that transfer callers to the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Supporting Documentation
06122025_030102_2025.06.12 WAJ on SB-AB 309.pdf

Senate Bill 147
Senate Bill 147
Relating to: interpreter action by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/24/2025
First Communication Date
3/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Bill should be amended to require consent of parties.
Senate Bill 209
Senate Bill 209
Relating to: limiting liability relating to traffic control devices for manufacturers and others.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 214
Senate Bill 214
Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Bill should be amended to require IPFCF Participation for those who’d be required if physically in Wisconsin.
Senate Bill 226
Senate Bill 226
Relating to: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 229
Senate Bill 229
Relating to: transferring adjudicatory functions for worker’s compensation from the Division of Hearings and Appeals in the Department of Administration to the Department of Workforce Development. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/21/2025
First Communication Date
5/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 295
Senate Bill 295
Relating to: the use of artificial intelligence or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings and of telephone or live audiovisual interpretation in criminal trials. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Bill should be amended to require consent of parties.
Senate Bill 309
Senate Bill 309
Relating to: immunity for 911 call centers and dispatchers that transfer callers to the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Supporting Documentation
06122025_030209_2025.06.12 WAJ on SB-AB 309.pdf

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Any legislation impacting the cost of acquiring medical records
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any legislation impacting the cost of acquiring medical records

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Civil Justice Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Civil Justice Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Judicial Council
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Judicial Council

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Workers' Compensation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workers' Compensation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Court Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Court Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Health Care Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Immunity Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Immunity Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Appointments to LIRC
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointments to LIRC

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Autonomous Vehicles
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Autonomous Vehicles

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Distracted Driving
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Distracted Driving

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Insurance Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Insurance Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Changes to Wisconsin's Collateral Source Rule
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to Wisconsin's Collateral Source Rule

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures