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Kent I. Carnell

Lawton & Cates, S.C. β€’ Madison, WI
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Contact

Email
Phone
(608) 602-4601
Address
Ten East Doty Street, Madison, WI, 53701-2965, US

Professional

About

Kent Carnell is a shareholder with the Madison firm of Lawton & Cates, S.C. He is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has achieved great results for clients on personal injury cases. He has gained a reputation for successfully handling business litigation and resolving construction disputes. Kent was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1970 and has also been admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. He received his bachelor's degree in 1967 and his J.D. in 1970, both from the University of Wisconsin. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Dane County Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the James E. Doyle Inns of Court. Kent was elected to the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors in 2001. He served on the Executive Committee from 2004-2006 and is the Chair of the Board of Governors for 2005-2006. He has also served as liaison to the Litigation Section, the Construction and Public Contract Law Section, the Energy and Telecommunication Law Section, and the Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee. In addition, he has served on the Professionalism Committee. In addition to his legal accomplishments, Kent has a long record of extensive civic commitments. He is one of the founding members of the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. and served on the Board of Directors from 1986 to 1999. In addition, Kent served as a member of the Advisory Board to the Salvation Army for over 25 years, serving as Chair from 2000 to 2002. He has been a board member and chair of the Parkcrest Pool and Tennis Club, served on the John Muir School PTO, and held committee positions with a youth hockey club.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
1970 University of Wisconsin Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1967 University of Wisconsin, Madison BS - Bachelor of Science

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2020 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2019 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2018 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
1993 Wisconsin Lawyer Continuing Payments for Medical Expenses in Worker's Compensation Proceedings 1970 Wisconsin Student Bar Journal Wisconsin's Excess Liability Law-Some Needed Change
Associations
State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section Member Dane County Bar Association Member American Association for Justice Member Wisconsin Association for Justice Member James F. Doyle American Inns of Court Member
Speaking
2003 State Bar of Wisconsin Ethics Seminar 2003 State Bar of Wisconsin Attorney Professionalism 1997 National Business Institute Trying the Soft Tissue Injury Case in Wisconsin 1993 National Business Institute Trying the Automobile Injury Case in Wisconsin
Updated: Apr 01, 2026