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Dieter J. Juedes

Partner

Milwaukee
phone: 414.978.5361
fax: 414.223.5000

email: [email protected]

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Overview

Dieter is a trial attorney focusing on complex, high-exposure business and insurance coverage disputes.

Dieter has handled all phases of litigation, including pretrial hearings and motions, trials, and appeals in state and federal court in all regions of the United States.

Dieter has worked on a broad array of insurance coverage matters involving nearly every kind of insurance policy, including layering and allocation coverage issues under multiple insurance policies, bad faith claims, environmental disputes and professional liabilities.

He also regularly defends companies ranging from startups to large corporations and other stakeholders in a wide variety of quickly moving business-to-business matters that can involve injunctions and restraining orders. He assists clients with noncompete agreements, trade secret claims and franchise disputes, among other issues.

Dieter is a passionate litigator who advocates to protect client interests and business assets. He enjoys the day-to-day complexity of guiding clients through sensitive business issues. His goal is to work hand in hand with clients to develop a game plan and then assertively execute that plan.

Industry

Financial Services & Capital Markets

Services

Commercial Litigation

Financial Services Litigation

Franchise & Distribution

Insurance

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Recognition

Benchmark Litigation
- Future Star, 2023-2025
- 40 & Under List, 2024
The Best Lawyers in America®
- Commercial Litigation, 2021-2025
The Legal 500 United States
- Insurance: Advice to insurers, Recommended lawyer, 2025
Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2016-2023

Education

J.D., Marquette University Law School
- cum laude
- Marquette Law Review, Articles Editor
- Spong Invitational Moot Court Competition at William & Mary Law School, Second Best Oral Advocate
- CALI Excellence for Future Awards
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
- Education
- magna cum laude

Admissions

Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

Professional Memberships and Certifications

State Bar of Wisconsin
American Bar Association
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association
Milwaukee Bar Association
Wisconsin Defense Counsel
Fairchild Inns of Court
Milwaukee Athletic Club

Experience

Represented franchisee against worldwide vehicle manufacturer in fair dealership dispute.
Represented insurer in arbitration regarding number of applicable policies in which panel found in favor of client, resulting in significant cost savings.
Represented insurer in arbitration over applicability of coverage under site pollution liability policy regarding historical pollutant, resulting in favorable settlement.
Represented national packaging manufacturer pursuing breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference claims against former executive.
Navigated expedited negotiations, hearings and discovery for state insurance department client in disputed rehabilitation and subsequent liquidation proceedings. Team counsel avoided trial, resulting in significant client cost and time savings, thus preserving and maximizing estate assets.
Successfully defended insurer in federal court against claims of breach of duty to defend and bad faith. Matter settled for less than 5 percent of plaintiff's alleged damages following motion practice.
Prevailed on appeal on behalf of court-appointed receiver in dispute with two investor groups who challenged how the receiver's distribution plan allocated recovered funds among claimants.

Speaking Engagements | July 17, 2025

Speaker, "Forever Chemicals, Enduring Challenges: PFAS Implications for U.S. Legacy Portfolios," AIRROC Summer Membership Meeting

Speaking Engagements | May 1, 2025

Speaker, "The Future of PFAS Litigation and its Impact on the Insurance Industry," Perrin Conferences Insurance Coverage and Allocation Issues Conference

News Releases | June 11, 2025

Husch Blackwell Earns 19 Practice Rankings in 2025 Edition of The Legal 500

News Releases | October 03, 2024

Husch Blackwell and Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

News Releases | August 26, 2024

Sixteen Husch Blackwell Partners Recognized on Benchmark Litigation's 40 and Under List

Media Mentions | August 26, 2024

The Texas Lawbook: Litigation Roundup - Husch Blackwell Team Sees Distribution Plan in $550M Ponzi Scheme OK'd (log-in required)

Media Mentions | August 19, 2024

Kansas City Business Journal: Husch Blackwell defends distribution plan for funds recovered from Ponzi scheme (log-in required)

News Releases | August 15, 2024

Best Lawyers in America® Places More than 250 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2025 Rankings

News Releases | August 13, 2024

Husch Blackwell Secures Appellate Win in Dispute over Ponzi Recoveries

News Releases | October 05, 2023

Husch Blackwell, Attorneys Earn Benchmark Litigation Recognition

News Releases | August 17, 2023

Best Lawyers in America® Places More than 230 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2024 Rankings

News Releases | November 15, 2022

Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars 2022 Recognizes 18 Husch Blackwell Attorneys

News Releases | September 29, 2022

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Husch Blackwell, Attorneys

News Releases | August 18, 2022

Best Lawyers in America® Places More than 170 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2023 Rankings

Media Mentions | May 24, 2022

Law360: Inter-Tribal Group Can't Face Wrongful Firing Suit, Judge Says (log-in required)

News Releases | November 16, 2021

Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers/Rising Stars

News Releases | August 19, 2021

Best Lawyers in America® Places More Than 170 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2022 Rankings

Media Mentions | May 07, 2021

Law360: Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q1 (log-in required)

News Releases | December 18, 2020

Husch Blackwell Elects 23 to 2021 Partnership Class

Women comprise 57 percent of the 2021 partnership class.

News Releases | November 17, 2020

Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers/Rising Stars

Outside the Office

Dieter enjoys golfing, and is a baseball and football fan, particularly of the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers. He and his wife stay busy with three young children, who love attending – if not exactly watching – games with their parents.

Community Leadership

Grafton Little League, Board of Directors