Warshafsky Law Firm is proud to share that Krista LaFave has been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, recognized for her dedication and skill in Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs. This is the seventh edition of this award, and Krista’s inclusion is something the entire Warshafsky team celebrates.
Attorney Krista G. LaFave has been with the firm since 2016 and works alongside personal injury victims who are going through some of the most difficult stretches of their lives. Her commitment to our clients, and to the broader community of injured people seeking fair treatment in Wisconsin, is at the heart of what makes her so well suited to personal injury representation in Milwaukee. That commitment is what her peers saw when they voted her into this recognition.
What is the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® Selection Process?
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review, and the process is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues. That means attorneys who work in the same practice area and geographic region, people who understand firsthand what this work demands, are the ones making the determination.
The program applies its Purely Peer Review® methodology to highlight excellence in legal talent for lawyers who are earlier in their careers. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognizes earlier-career lawyers with typically five to nine years of experience. And importantly, Best Lawyers does not allow lawyers to pay for inclusion. This recognition is earned through the genuine respect of professional peers, nothing more and nothing less.
The attorneys who know this field, who face the same challenges in Milwaukee County Circuit Court and in courtrooms across southeastern Wisconsin, looked at her work and said: she belongs on this list. That is not a small thing.
How Does Having a Recognized Attorney Help Someone Who Has Been Injured?
If you or someone you love has been hurt through someone else’s negligence, what matters when choosing an attorney? Wisconsin personal injury law has nuances that shape how a case unfolds. The state generally operates under a modified comparative negligence framework, meaning that fault is apportioned between the parties involved, and the share of fault assigned to the injured person can directly reduce what they may recover. Navigating that framework well requires an attorney who understands not just the law on paper, but how it plays out in practice.
Peer recognition matters because it reflects something real about how an attorney is viewed by the professional community around her. Insurance companies and opposing counsel pay attention to the attorneys they face. An attorney who has earned the respect of her peers brings a kind of credibility to every case that quietly shapes how those cases are handled.
Krista LaFave and the Clients She Serves
Krista represents people in Wisconsin who were hurt. Not the institutions, not the insurers, not the parties with deep pockets and legal teams already in place. The individual who is trying to recover, physically and financially, from something that was not their fault.
At Warshafsky Law Firm, we have spent decades standing beside injured clients in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Our experienced personal injury lawyers believe that people who have been hurt deserve attorneys who take their situation seriously, who prepare thoroughly, and who do not simply push toward the fastest resolution at the expense of a fair one. Krista embodies that belief.
Congratulations, Krista. This recognition reflects the quality of your work and the depth of your commitment to the clients who trust you with some of the hardest moments of their lives. We are honored to have you on our team.
If you or someone you care about has been injured in Wisconsin and you have questions, contact us to schedule a free consultation. We are here to help you understand the personal injury lawsuit process, your rights and your options for your future.
