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Phillip Theesfeld
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Phillip C. Theesfeld, Partner
J.D. 1993 University of Wisconsin
B.B.A. (with honors) 1990 University of Wisconsin-Madison

Practice Areas
Subrogation litigation, auto subrogation, medical payments subrogation, workers compensation subrogation, property subrogation (fire, water, product liability, construction defects)

Biography
  • Founder, Managing Partner, Yost & Baill, LLP - Wisconsin
Leadership
  • Co-Chair, Wisconsin Chapter of National Association of Subrogation Professionals
  • Board of Directors, Wisconsin Chapter of National Association of Subrogation Professionals
Memberships
  • Wisconsin State Bar Association
  • National Association of Subrogation Professionals
  • Iron Cross Society, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Pyrotechnics Guild International – Certified Display Technician
  • New York Yankees Fan Club
Admissions to Practice
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin and in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Significant Reported Decisions
  • Gritzner v. Michael R., 235 Wis. 2d 781, 611 N.W.2d 906, 2000 WI 68.
  • Thomas v. Bickler, 258 Wis. 2d 304, 654 N. W.2d 248, 2002 WI App 268
Presentations

2011
  • NASP Annual Conference – Orlando, FL. Subro College 200 – Mediation
  • NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting – West Bend, WI. Spoliation Issues for Subrogation
  • NASP Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference – San Diego, CA. Healthcare Subrogation Mediation
2010
  • NASP Annual Conference – Dallas, TX. Subro College 200 – Mediation
  • Insurance Company Presentation – Murfreesboro, TN. Medical Payments Subrogation
2009
  • NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting, West Bend, WI. Subrogation for Minnesota No-Fault Benefits
2008
  • State Bar of Wisconsin, 31st Annual Torts Update – Madison, WI. Muller v. Society Insurance: Redefining Wisconsin’s Made Whole Doctrine
  • NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting, Appleton, WI. Recent Changes to Wisconsin’s Made Whole Doctrine
  • NASP Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference – Las Vegas, NV. Mock Arguments in Healthcare Subrogation, Mock Summary Judgment on the Economic Loss Doctrine
2007
  • NASP Annual Conference - New Orleans, LA. Subrogation and the Strange Loss Scenario
  • Wisconsin Claims Council Fall Property Seminar - Sheboygan, WI. Investigations for Subrogation
  • NASP Subrogation Litigation: Skills and Management Conference - Las Vegas, NV. Mock Arguments in Healthcare Subrogation
2006
  • CPCU Society - Greater Milwaukee Chapter Meeting, Milwaukee, WI. Mock Trial in Property Subrogation
  • NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting - Sun Prairie, WI. Mock Rimes Hearing
2005
  • 2005 NASP Minnesota Chapter Meeting - Eden Prairie, MN. Mock Trial in Auto Subrogation
  • Articles Authored
  • "Bombs Bursting in Air: A Primer on Fireworks," Fall 2005, Subrogator
Special Interests
  • Proud husband to Melissa and father to Megan, Grace Marie and Camden