Dana Wachs
| Dana John Wachs | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 91st district |
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Assumed office January 7, 2013 |
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August 25, 1957 Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Beverly Wickstrom |
| Residence | Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official website |
Dana John Wachs (born August 25, 1957) is an American lawyer and politician, currently serving as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Wachs has been mentioned as a possible candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in 2018.
Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Lucille (a teacher) and Ray Wachs (former Eau Claire City Attorney and City Manager). Wachs graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School, Marquette University and received his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law.
Wachs has practiced law in Eau Claire for 30 years. He has achieved the highest rating, AV, by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards. He has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer. He has also been recognized as one of the top lawyers in Wisconsin by Milwaukee Magazine and was named to the National “Top 100 Lawyers” list by the National Trial Lawyers Organization. Wachs is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Wisconsin Association for Justice, the American Bar Association and the National Trial Lawyer Organization. Wachs practices at Richie, Wickstrom & Wachs LLP in Eau Claire.
As an attorney, Wachs has negotiated $6 million, $2.9 million, and $1 million settlements in separate medical malpractice cases. He also successfully argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court for an expansion of medical malpractice law.
Wachs served as a member of the Eau Claire City Council from 2009-2012.
During his time on the City Council, Wachs served on the City/County Health Committee, Transit Commission, Affirmative Action Committee, Parks and Waterway Committee, Library Board, and Economic Policy Advisory Committee.
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