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The Law of Wisconsin Personal Injury Contingent Fee AgreementsArticle Summary: Unlike the law of most states, Wisconsin law makes it very difficult for Wisconsin personal injury victims to change lawyers during the pendency of their case. This makes it critical for Wisconsin personal injury victims to hire the right lawyer from the beginning of their case.
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