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Krista G. LaFave

Attorney

Biography

After spending time learning from circuit court judges and representing insurance companies, Krista LaFave joined Warshafsky in 2016, eager to represent people. Krista recognizes the importance of each claim to each client. She takes the time to explain complicated legal issues and ensure that clients understand their options and the process.

Krista enjoys community-building and spends much of her free time helping with local organizations. A Wauwatosa resident, Krista and her daughter love walking to the Tosa Village for dinner or events. She enjoys hiking with her girlfriend, traveling, and exploring local and state parks.

Bar Admissions
  • 2013, State of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Education
Professional Associations & Memberships
  • Association for Women Lawyers (Litigation Discussion Group Chair (2014-2019), Board Member (2019-present), President (2024-2025)
  • Professional Dimensions Milwaukee Bar Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • Wisconsin Association for Justice
  • Appointed as a representative from the Wisconsin State Bar to the American Bar Association (7/1/2020 – 6/30/2022)
  • Wauwatosa Board of Zoning Appeals (2018-2022)
  • Elected as a Governor to the Wisconsin State Bar Board of Governors (7/1/2018 – 6/30/2020; reelected 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2022); elected by fellow Governors to Executive Committee (7/1/2020-6/30/2021); selected to Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee (2021-2022)
  • Sheraton Lawns Neighborhood Association, Wauwatosa (Board Member (2014-2019), President (2018-2019)
  • Hope Network, Inc., Board Member (2015-2018)
Honors & Awards
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  • Recognized as Best Lawyers: One to Watch in America (2025)
  • Selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2018-2024
  • Selected to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
  • 2023 Recipient of the Wisconsin Association for Justice Women’s Caucus RBG Notorious Servant Award
Pro Bono & Volunteer Activities
  • Volunteer Attorney, Eviction Defense Project (2017-2022)
Publications
  • LaFave, K. and Trower, K., “Considerations When Presenting Wrongful Death Claims Under Illinois Law,” The Verdict, vol. 40:3, Summer 2017
Presentations
  • “Lessons from Near Burnout: Strategies to Stay in the Arena,” Wisconsin Association for Justice, Women’s Caucus, Wisconsin Dells, WI, September 13, 2024
  • “Wringing Water from a Stone: Finding Coverage in Tough Cases,” Wisconsin Association for Justice, Spring Seminar, Madison, WI, April 21, 2023.
  • “Fundamentals of Legal Assisting in Wisconsin,” Half Moon Education, Inc., webinar, February 22, 2023.
  • “Wisconsin Personal Injury Practice for Paralegals,” Half Moon Education, Inc., webinar, February 18, 2022.
  • “Women in the Law: A Candid Discussion,” State Bar of Wisconsin, Annual Meeting & Conference, webinar, June 2021.
Other Experience
  • Elected in 2022 as the Municipal Court Judge, City of Wauwatosa
  • Simpson & Deardoff, S.C., Associate Attorney (2014-2016)
  • Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Milwaukee, WI, Law Clerk (2013-2014)
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA, Judicial Extern (2012-2013)
  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commussion, Milwaukee, WI, Extern for the Legal Unit (2012)
    Wisconsin Supreme Court, Madison, WI, Judicial Intern (2011)
  • Bureau d’Avocats Protat, Paris, France, Legal Intern (2011)
  • Tulane University Legal Assistance Program, New Orleans, LA, Law Clerk (2011)

Krista LaFave fights to maximize client compensation with Warshafsky’s team of personal injury and car accident attorneys in Milwaukee. Contact us today for a free consultation.

 

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