Thomas R. Schrimpf
Thomas R. Schrimpf
Of Counsel
"Drawing on my extensive experience in insurance coverage, I quickly identify issues and provide strategies to address and resolve those issues, whether through negotiation, litigation, or appellate review."

Thomas R. Schrimpf
Of Counsel
"Drawing on my extensive experience in insurance coverage, I quickly identify issues and provide strategies to address and resolve those issues, whether through negotiation, litigation, or appellate review."
About Tom
Tom has a broad-ranging commercial litigation and appellate practice, with an emphasis on insurance coverage, environmental, and employment law. With 45 years of experience representing insurance companies in Wisconsin, he handles complex coverage issues, including commercial and personal lines liability, business risk exclusions, professional liability, commercial general liability, and environmental claims. Tom litigates insurance coverage disputes in Wisconsin circuit courts, the Court of Appeals, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and in federal district courts and the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Tom also helps insurers with negotiation, dispute resolution, and coverage issues in areas like commercial claims, construction, environmental law, toxic torts, and Wisconsin's direct-action statute.
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2007 – 2026
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2007 – 2024
- Administered by the State Bar of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, 2020 – 2024
- Milwaukee Justice Center, Jon Allen Pace Setter Award, 2021
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Peer Review Rating
Credentials
Education
- Marquette University Law School, JD, cum laude, 1977
- Marquette University, BA, 1974
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Thought Leadership
Publications
- Co-Author, "Defense Cost Issues Under D & O Policies," Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Journal, Q1 2019
Hinshaw Alert
In The News
- Analyzing State Case Law Interpretations of the Defense Cost Reimbursement Obligation in D&O Policies, Jan 15, 2019
- Russell Klingaman and Thomas Schrimpf Discuss Drones and the Law, Sep 1, 2015
- Russell Klingaman and Thomas Schrimpf Author Article on Homeowners’ Insurance Coverage for Damage Done by UAS Owners' Recreational Drones, Aug 4, 2015
Insights for Insurers Alerts
- Wisconsin and Minnesota Businesses Seek Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses in State and Federal Class Actions, Apr 22, 2020
- Decorative Art Fountain Not Consumable for Purposes of Exception to Fungi or Bacteria Exclusion, Oct 9, 2013
- Insured’s Intentional Conduct Resulting in Unexpected Injury Is Not an Occurrence, Jul 24, 2013
- Wisconsin Recognizes Claim for Bad Faith Failure to Settle Within Insured’s Deductible Where Verdict Was Within Policy Limits, Oct 6, 2010
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- Thomas Schrimpf Selected to the 2024 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, Apr 10, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Eighty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 18, 2022
Interests
Outside of his legal practice, Tom enjoys playing tennis and golf and spending time with his grandchildren.
Community/Civic Activities
- Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic, Volunteer
Thought Leadership
Publications
- Co-Author, "Defense Cost Issues Under D & O Policies," Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Journal, Q1 2019
Hinshaw Alert
In The News
- Analyzing State Case Law Interpretations of the Defense Cost Reimbursement Obligation in D&O Policies, Jan 15, 2019
- Russell Klingaman and Thomas Schrimpf Discuss Drones and the Law, Sep 1, 2015
- Russell Klingaman and Thomas Schrimpf Author Article on Homeowners’ Insurance Coverage for Damage Done by UAS Owners' Recreational Drones, Aug 4, 2015
Insights for Insurers Alerts
- Wisconsin and Minnesota Businesses Seek Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses in State and Federal Class Actions, Apr 22, 2020
- Decorative Art Fountain Not Consumable for Purposes of Exception to Fungi or Bacteria Exclusion, Oct 9, 2013
- Insured’s Intentional Conduct Resulting in Unexpected Injury Is Not an Occurrence, Jul 24, 2013
- Wisconsin Recognizes Claim for Bad Faith Failure to Settle Within Insured’s Deductible Where Verdict Was Within Policy Limits, Oct 6, 2010
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- Thomas Schrimpf Selected to the 2024 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, Apr 10, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Eighty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 18, 2022
Tom's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Apr 10, 2025
Thomas Schrimpf Selected to the 2024 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society

Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Aug 17, 2023
101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Aug 19, 2021
Sixty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers

Press Release
Jul 27, 2021
Hinshaw Partner Thomas Schrimpf Selected to the 2020 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society

Press Release
Aug 15, 2019
40 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©