Email: ptheesfeld@mweisslaw.net
Biography
Phil Theesfeld has been representing insurance carriers in property, workers compensation and medical payments subrogation matters for over 20 years. An experienced trial attorney, Phil has tried numerous cases to verdict and is one of only a handful of Wisconsin attorneys to have prevailed in a Rimes (made-whole) hearing. Outside the courtroom, Phil helps clients with their recovery efforts by assisting with claim investigations, coordinating evidence and scene preservation, and placing the correct parties on notice of a loss. Phil works closely with fire investigators, electrical and mechanical engineers and materials experts to make sure that losses are investigated thoroughly and cost-effectively. Timely and consistent claim evaluations and reporting are the hallmarks of his dedication to first-rate customer service.
Phil is an active member in the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) and is a frequent speaker at the NASP Annual Conference. Phil is the co-founder of the Wisconsin Subrogation Association.
Education
J.D. 1993 University of Wisconsin – Madison
B.B.A. (with honors) 1990 University of Wisconsin-Madison
Admissions
State of Iowa
State of Wisconsin
United States District Court for the Eastern and District of Wisconsin
United States District Courts for the Eastern and District of Wisconsin
Honors & Awards
- Recipient of Spirit of NASP Award, November 4, 2013
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Iowa State Bar Association
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Defense Research Institute, Insurance Law Committee Member
- National Association of Subrogation Professionals
- Wisconsin Subrogation Association
Presentations
NASP Annual Conference – Virtual – “Remember the Med Pay Subro! – Emerging Trends in Medical Payments Subrogation
2018
Insurance Company Presentation – Columbus, OH. “Wisconsin Medical Payments Subrogation”
2017
NASP Annual Conference – Austin, TX. Moderator – “What I’ve Learned – A Panel Discussion of Former NASP Presidents”
2016
NASP Annual Conference – Colorado Springs, CO. Moderator – “Small But Mighty: Challenges and Opportunities for Smallish Subrogation Departments”
Insurance Company Presentation -Tempe, AZ. “Wisconsin Medical Payments Subrogation”
2015
NASP Annual Conference – Reno, NV. Moderator – “What I’ve Learned – A Panel Discussion of Former NASP Presidents”
Wisconsin Fire Loss Association – Fond du Lac, WI. “Wisconsin Property Subrogation”
NASP Litigation Skills Conference – Napa, CA. “K.I.S.S the Court – Simplifying Complex Pre-Trial Subro Issues for the Court”
2014
NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting – Madison, WI. “Tips from the Trenches: Best Practices for Handling Property Subrogation Claims”
2013
NASP Subro College 200 – Mediation
NASP Annual Conference – San Diego, CA. “Fireworks & Pyrotechnics Related Accidents”
NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting – Green Bay, WI. “Solving the Work Comp Subro Puzzle”
2011
NASP Annual Conference – Orlando, FL. “Subro College 200 – Mediation”
NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting – West Bend, WI. “Spoliation Issues for Subrogation”
NASP Litigation Skills and Management Conference – San Diego, CA. “Healthcare Subrogation Mediation”
2010
NASP Annual Conference – Dallas, TX. “Subro College 200 – Mediation”
Insurance Company Presentation – Murfreesboro, TN. “Medical Payments Subrogation”
2009
NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting – West Bend, WI. “Subrogation for Minnesota No-Fault Benefits”
2008
State Bar of Wisconsin, 31st Annual Torts Update – Madison, WI. “Muller v. Society Insurance: Redefining Wisconsin’s Made Whole Doctrine”
NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting – Appleton, WI. “Recent Changes to Wisconsin’s Made Whole Doctrine”
NASP Litigation Skills and Management Conference – Las Vegas, NV. “Mock Arguments in Healthcare Subrogation, Mock Summary Judgment on the Economic Loss Doctrine”
2007
NASP Annual Conference – New Orleans, LA. “Subrogation and the Strange Loss Scenario”
Wisconsin Claims Council Fall Property Seminar – Sheboygan, WI. “Investigations for Subrogation”
NASP Litigation Skills and Management Conference – Las Vegas, NV. “Mock Arguments in Healthcare Subrogation”
2006
CPCU Society – Greater Milwaukee Chapter Meeting, Milwaukee, WI. “Mock Trial in Property Subrogation”
NASP Wisconsin Chapter Meeting – Sun Prairie, WI. “Mock Rimes Hearing”
2005
NASP Minnesota Chapter Meeting – Eden Prairie, MN. “Mock Trial in Auto Subrogation”
Articles Authored
- “Bombs Bursting in Air: A Primer on Fireworks,” Fall 2005, Subrogator
Special Interests
- Proud husband to Melissa and father to Megan, Grace Marie and Camden