Richard Fortune
Richard A. Fortune
Attorney Richard Fortune is a partner in the law firm of Fortune & McGillis, S.C., located in Racine, Wisconsin. The firm focuses on personal injury claims, primarily arising out of employment, and practices throughout the State of Wisconsin.
Richard Fortune is an attorney who focuses his practice on workers’ compensation and third-party personal injury claims arising out of work injuries.
Mr. Fortune is “AV” rated with Martindale Hubbell and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995. He has been named to the Wisconsin Super Lawyers list since 2005. Mr. Fortune was also selected to be Milwaukee Claimant’s Attorney of the Year for the year 2012 by Best Lawyers in America.
Attorney Fortune’s Affiliations
- Member of the American Association of Justice (Worker’s Compensation Committee).
Awards and Recognitions
Attorney Richard Fortune was selected by his peers from 2012 to 2024 as one of the Best Lawyers in Wisconsin.
Attorney Fortune has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995. The Best Lawyers in America is awarded based upon the opinions of his peers.
Attorney Fortune has been Rated AV Preeminent with Martindale-Hubbel since 1990. This is the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability & ethical standards.
Attorney Fortune was elected to The Wisconsin Super Lawyers list from 2005-2018. This is presented to only 5% of attorneys who receive the highest ratings.
Attorney Richard Fortune was named the Best Lawyers' 2012 Milwaukee Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Lawyer of the Year. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year!"
Attorney Fortune was selected for the Sterling Who's Who Award. The Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their chosen field. He is listed in the Who's Who Executive Directory Edition.