Lucas Tabor concentrates his litigation practice on general insurance defense, with an emphasis on large, high-exposure cases. His practice focuses on the defense of claims involving general liability, premises and construction liability, trucking liability, product liability, and professional liability. Lucas has achieved certification in Wilson Elser’s rigorous Mock Trial Invitational, through which our most successful trial lawyers impart their knowledge to those destined to join their ranks.
Lucas has extensive experience litigating catastrophic trucking and transportation claims involving motor carriers, freight brokers, and contract carriers in matters related to bodily injury, property damage, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and DOT compliance. His clear understanding of the unique issues facing commercial carriers, including theories of load securement, negligent selection, and hours of service, enables him to provide an efficient and effective defense for clients.
Areas of Focus
General Liability
Lucas concentrates much of his practice on the defense of general liability claims, premises liability and security, and construction litigation. He has successfully handled catastrophic injury cases brought against hotels, condominium associations, high-rise apartment buildings, retail chains, and recreational facilities arising from accidents and crimes occurring on an insured’s premises. In addition, he regularly represents general contractors and subcontractors in complex, multi-party personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits involving injuries sustained by workers on large construction projects.
Product Liability
In the product liability area, Lucas has successfully handled catastrophic injury cases brought against manufacturers and distributors of appliances, trucking accessories, fireworks, personal electronic devices, water sports equipment, and various other products.
Professional Liability
Lucas has successfully defended professional liability claims against insurance brokers, agents, realtors, and real estate appraisers. He has defended hospitals and general practitioners in numerous medical malpractice lawsuits. Lucas’ experience in this area also includes representing cardiovascular surgeons and obstetricians/gynecologists, as well as non-physician medical specialists such as nurses.
- Marquette University Law School (J.D., 2020)
- Evangel University (B.S., 2016)
- Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin