Wisconsin Defense Counsel (formerly Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Trial lawyers primarily engaged in the defense of civil litigation.
Lobbying Interests:
Substantive and procedural issues impacting on the civil justice system and litigation related thereto.
CEO Name:
Nicole Marklein
Trial lawyers primarily engaged in the defense of civil litigation.
Lobbying Interests:
Substantive and procedural issues impacting on the civil justice system and litigation related thereto.
CEO Name:
Nicole Marklein
Contact
RH
Rebecca Hogan
10 E Doty St, Ste 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
hogan@hamilton-consulting.com
http://www.wdc-online.org
10 E Doty St, Ste 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
hogan@hamilton-consulting.com
http://www.wdc-online.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Hogan | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/28/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Adam Jordahl | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/28/2022 | Withdrawn On 8/20/2024 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 81
Relating to: recovery of damages for failure to wear a safety belt.
Bill Text and History
3/9/2023
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.
Relating to: recovery of damages for failure to wear a safety belt.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/9/2023
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 464
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2023
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.
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/9/2023
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 647
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.
Bill Text and History
1/8/2024
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.
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2024
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 77
Relating to: recovery of damages for failure to wear a safety belt.
Bill Text and History
3/9/2023
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.
Relating to: recovery of damages for failure to wear a safety belt.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/9/2023
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 464
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2023
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.
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/9/2023
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 613
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.
Bill Text and History
1/8/2024
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.
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2024
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Proposals relating to Labor and Industry Review Commission, and other matters relating to Wisconsin's Workers' Compensation Program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to Labor and Industry Review Commission, and other matters relating to Wisconsin's Workers' Compensation Program.
Proposals relating to Labor and Industry Review Commission, and other matters relating to Wisconsin's Workers' Compensation Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/28/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/28/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of any proposal affecting the defense bar on civil litigation matters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of any proposal affecting the defense bar on civil litigation matters
Development, drafting or introduction of any proposal affecting the defense bar on civil litigation matters
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/28/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/28/2022
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $13,052.59 |
2023 July - December $12,077.32 |
2024 January - June $12,168.55 |
Total $37,298.46 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 2.50 |
2023 July - December 6.00 |
2024 January - June 2.00 |
Total 10.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 60.00 |
2023 July - December 74.50 |
2024 January - June 57.25 |
Total 191.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
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
Development, drafting or introduction of any proposal affecting the defense bar on civil litigation matters
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 50% |
2023 July - December 50% |
2024 January - June 50% |
2024 July - December |
Total 50% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication