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Eric Pangburn
West & Dunn
100 Maritime Drive
Suite 1D
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: 920-249-5535
Website: westdunn.com


About Eric Pangburn
No one wants to hire a lawyer, but when the time comes to retain an advocate you want someone in your corner who has been on the front lines and knows how to win. Eric Pangburn has been successfully litigating cases since 2003. He is an experienced advocate in both civil and criminal matters, as well as with respect to veterans appeals before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Eric is sensitive to the fact that any legal representation on a particular matter may have unintended consequences, particularly as it relates to drunk driving charges. For nearly two decades, he has assisted clients navigating these interwoven, and sometimes delicate issues. Eric has represented individuals and corporations in both state and federal court. He is admitted to practice before all Wisconsin state courts, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Professional Admissions, Associations, and Honors State of Wisconsin US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin US Department of Veterans Affairs SuperLawyers Magazine: Rising Star 2013-2017 State Bar of Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society 2018-2021 Education Marquette University Law School / 2003 University of Wisconsin / 1999
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