Jeffrey S. Fertl
Jeffrey S. Fertl
Partner
He/Him
"I'm a hard-working, no-nonsense trial lawyer, focused on my clients' interests."

Jeffrey S. Fertl
Partner
He/Him
"I'm a hard-working, no-nonsense trial lawyer, focused on my clients' interests."
About Jeffrey
With more than four decades of experience, Jeffrey maintains a broad trial and appellate litigation practice. He has tried personal injury and property damage cases to verdict, handled fraud trials on behalf of special investigation units of insurance companies, and is well-versed in commercial class actions, product liability, and warranty matters.
Jeffrey has represented major manufacturers, including Subaru, Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Volvo Trucks of North America, Mack Trucks, Black & Decker, General Electric, Mazda, Porsche, Gulf Stream Coach, Toro Company, Paccar, Inc., Volvo Cars of North America, United Rentals, Menard, Inc., Tiffin Motor Homes, Tricam Industries, Nissin Brake, Hubbell, Inc., Ameron/ PPG, Wilson Trailers, Panasonic in commercial and product liability litigation. His work spans all stages of a case, including trial, mediation, and appellate proceedings.
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2013 – 2026
- Martin-Hubbell, AV® Peer Review Rating
Credentials
Education
- Marquette University Law School, JD, cum laude, 1981
- Marquette University, BA, summa cum laude, 1978
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
Thought Leadership
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Products Liability Bulletin - February 2011 Edition, Feb 15, 2011
- Products Liability Bulletin - May 2010 Edition, May 18, 2010
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 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
- Sixty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers, Aug 19, 2021
Interests
Did you know...
Jeffrey enjoys travel and spending time with his family.
Thought Leadership
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Products Liability Bulletin - February 2011 Edition, Feb 15, 2011
- Products Liability Bulletin - May 2010 Edition, May 18, 2010
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 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
- Sixty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers, Aug 19, 2021
Jeffrey'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
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
Aug 15, 2019
40 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

Press Release
Aug 15, 2018
43 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®

Press Release
Aug 15, 2017
43 Hinshaw Lawyers Named to 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®

Press Release
Aug 15, 2016
Thirty Hinshaw Lawyers Named to 2017 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

Press Release
Aug 17, 2015
Twenty-Eight Hinshaw Lawyers Named to 2016 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America