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I have lived in Appleton, Wisconsin my entire life other than attending college in Madison and law school in Chicago.  I started my own law practice within the first year of graduating from law school, and continue to work with my same partners at our law firm Hammett,  Bellin & Oswald, LLC.  I am proud of the quality of individuals representing our law firm and am happy that we have helped so many people over the years.. I am an active member of our community and serve in many different ways.  I have been active on various Boards including as Treasurer of the Boys & Girls Club, President of Rebuilding Together-Fox Valley, and member of Emerging Leaders of the United Way.  I am also active in our local parish and enjoy coaching youth basketball.. My wife, Chris, and I presently reside in Appleton with our three children.

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Attorney William J. Hammett is a founding member and partner with Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC. Established in 1997, the law firm has offices in Neenah and Appleton, Wisconsin. Serving clients throughout the Fox Valley region and surrounding areas, Mr. Hammett represents the rights and interests of those who are going through a divorce or other serious family issue.. Attorney Hammett graduated from UW-Madison in 1986. He received his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University in 1989. Mr. Hammett is a member for the Winnebago County Bar Association and served as President in 1997-98. Mr. Hammett is licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.. Widely regarded as one of the leading family law attorneys in his region, Mr. Hammett has achieved notable success counseling and guiding client through the divorce process assisting in reaching agreements and resolving their conflicts concerning custody, placement, support, spousal maintenance, the division of the marital estate, and other related matters. Approximately 80% of Mr. Hammett's practice consists of representing clients in divorce actions, paternity actions, adoptions, and termination of parental rights proceedings. The remaining 20% of his practice consists of mediating family law disputes to help parties come to terms in the most amicable and efficient manner possible. As noted, Mr. Hammett has significant experience with paternity actions, adoptions and termination of parental rights cases. In all cases, he treats his clients with the compassion and respect they deserve as he works to help increase their chances of obtaining the favorable outcomes they seek for themselves and their children.. Recognized for his success, Mr. Hammett holds a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Review rating and has earned numerous other accolades from his peers. He also received many five-star reviews and heart-felt testimonials from his satisfied clients as well as 10 Best in client satisfaction award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. His AVOO rating is 10.

A native of Heflin, Alabama, Traci graduated from Auburn University, Magna Cum Laude, with a degree in Psychology and Pre-Law, and from the University of Alabama School of Law with a Juris Doctor.. Following her admission to both the Alabama and Tennessee Bar, Traci began her practice of Family Law in 1996 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she practiced with Leslie B. McWilliams for several years.She then moved to Birmingham where she practiced with The Crittenden Firm, P.C., for four years.. Throughout her career Traci has devoted her practice primarily to family law, including adoptions, divorce, alimony, custody, visitation, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child support, grandparent visitation and custody, international custody disputes, and appellate review.. Traci has achieved her certification as a Family Law Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is a member of the Birmingham, Alabama andAmerican Bar Associations, as well as the Family Law and Women’s Sections of each. Traci is also a member of the National Association of Counsel for Children, an advocacy group for children.. As co-reporter for Alabama in the ABA Family Law Section’s Law in the 50 States publication, which summarizes family law issues around the country, she has reported the annual changes in Alabama Familiy Law for several years. Traci also participates in the Custody and PARTNERS committees of the ABA’s Family Law Section. She is a frequent lecturer on family law topics and has numerous reported appellate cases in both Tennessee and Alabama.. In her spare time, Traci enjoys participating in the Homewood-Oxmoor Rotary Club, and supporting various local charities such as the March of Dimes, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Voices Against Violence, YWCA, and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She was a member of the 2007 MS Leadership Class, and the 2006 Everyday Heroes Committee.

attended Milwaukee Wahington HS, graduated from Carthage College with honors, Marquettee Law Grad in 1972. Private practice since that time. General Practice with emphasis on real estate, probate, closiings, land lord tenant problems. Lawyer of year in 1998 for Legal Action of Wisconsin Volunteer Project. Enjoy a good hike in Glacier National Park.

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Originally from Madison, Attorney Schuchardt is actively involved in the community as a volunteer for a local dog rescue, at Polishfest, and as a guest speaker at Alverno College.  He also enjoys playing volleyball, soccer, UW sports, and spending time with his family.

Attorney Henin-Clark is a board-certified lawyer in immigration and nationality law. She has more than 29 years of experience in immigration and asylum law.. She began practicing immigration law immediately upon completing her studies at Stetson University Law School and has been working in this area ever since. In 1996, she rose to become a partner at the big law firm of Holland & Knight in Orlando, Florida. In this capacity, she oversaw all of the firm's immigration matters. Furthermore, in 2005, she served as the chair of the Immigration and Nationality Law Board Certification Committee, helping to ensure that this body continued to admit immigration attorneys of the highest standards.. Despite possessing a deep knowledge of the intricacies of immigration law, Attorney Henin-Clark also prides herself on providing just the right personal touch to her clients. She does not hesitate to give out her personal cell phone number to clients and has always treated her clients' cases as if they were her own. Furthermore, her firm's support team and staff are composed of highly capable and intelligent individuals who share her values-based approach to business and law practice.

As a partner at Schmidt & Federico, P.C., my practice is concentrated in domestic relations, family law and probate litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels.  I've tried hundreds of case and have argued and been involved with a number of leading appellate cases involving divorce and family law practice, including those in the areas regarding the interpretation of the Alimony Reform Act (Chin vs. Merriot, 470 Mass. 527 & Holmes vs. Holmes, 467 Mass. 653), alimony (Wooters vs. Wooters, 42 Mass. App. Ct. 929), income attribution (C.D.L. vs. M.M.L., 72 . 146) and business valuations and pass through/K-1 income (Caveney vs. Caveney, 81 . 102).  I've also authored and co-authored a number of legal treatises, as well as a number of articles for the Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations and Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly and have lectured on such topics as will contests, alimony and child support, child custody and visitation, equitable property division, contempt actions as well as on recent developments and changes in the law.

As a Family Law Attorney I handle primarily custody, DCYF, child support, adoption and guardianship cases. I offer criminal defense as well. Offering one hour or half hour consultations.  I now accept payment via Venmo and PayPal. Call today to arrange your phone or FaceTime consultation.

Eliot Houman is a co-founding partner of The Accident Guys. Mr. Houman has handled numerous complex lawsuits from their inception through trial and appeals, and has helped his clients obtain millions of dollars in judgments and settlements.. Mr. Houman graduated towards the top of his class from the prestigious Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.. Prior to founding The Accident Guys, Mr. Houman worked at some of our nation’s most well-respected law firms, including a national firm voted one of America’s “Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms of 2014.” Having honed his legal skills working alongside many of our country’s best and brightest attorneys, Mr. Houman decided he wanted to start his own law firm to directly and immediately improve the lives of individuals, not defend large corporations.. Give us a call and you can speak to him personally.. Education:Law School: Northwestern University School of LawUndergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles. Languages:English and Spanish

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).  Super Lawyers - Rising Stars (2015 - Present). Licensed in 2003, David Wilkinson has devoted his entire career to family law and divorce matters.  David has handled countless dissolution of marriage actions, paternity cases, and domestic violence matters.  He has litigated contentious cases involving well known individuals, but he has also handled cases simply by helping clients get the correct paperwork filed.  David served the court as a temporary judge in the past, and was also a supervising attorney for 7 years for the Community Law Project run by the California Western School of Law and the University of California at San Diego.  David is a past recipient of the Judy Keep award for his service to the community.  David is a member of the California and Massachusetts bars.

Sean P. Schmergel has been consistently recognized as one the DMVs top divorce and family law attorneys, including by Washingtonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine, Super Lawyers and U.S. News's Best Lawyers. He has also achieved Martindale's highest AV rating. He co-founded Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC over 20 years ago and has continued to hone his legal practice before the local courts, developing a reputation as a zealous and thoughtful family law advocate. A resident of Northern Virginia for over 30 years, Mr. Schmergel holds a genuine concern for the legal matters that affect the members of his community, and he devotes his practice to helping families throughout the Northern Virginia jurisdictions of Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun, as well as Washington, D.C., with all of their complex and emotional legal challenges.. Focusing exclusively on family law, Mr. Schmergel has achieved success advocating for those going through divorce or other family law cases, helping them with issues involving child custody and support, alimony, property division, and other related matters. He also delivers effective prenuptial and other marital agreements, assists with modifications and enforcements, and provides much-needed support for domestic abuse victims seeking protections for themselves and their children, or those wrongly accused and in need of a vigorous defense.. Mr. Schmergel has extensive experience settling cases through mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, helping his clients resolve their conflicts and reach agreements without the need for costly, drawn-out litigation; however, as a highly-rated and seasoned trial attorney, he will not hesitate to fight hard on behalf of his clients in court when necessary. He has litigated many high-conflict divorce and child custody cases, including international custody disputes. As a father, Mr. Schmergel holds a particular concern for children caught in the divorce process as well as for those in abusive situations, and he serves as guardian ad litem for children throughout Northern Virginia.. A 1996 graduate of George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in government and politics, Mr. Schmergel returned to his alma mater and attended George Mason University School of Law. After obtaining his Juris Doctor in 2000 he was admitted to practice in Virginia and subsequently admitted in Washington, D.C., as well as to the bars of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Supreme Court.. Active in his legal community, he is the past president of the Alexandria Bar Association and is the co-chair of Alexandria’s Judicial Screening Committee, and he serves as Secretary of the Arlington Bar Association. He also chairs the Virginia State Bar’s District 4-II Disciplinary Committee. He is a member of the Family Law Sections of the Virginia State Bar and The District of Columbia Bar.

Mr. Wheelwright handles routine and complex immigration matters for companies and individuals with particular emphasis on the following:. Temporary and Permanent Work Visas – Secures work visas for United States companies in the high tech, medical, academic, research, hospitality, agriculture, construction, and other sectors that need to employ foreign workers temporarily and permanently in the United States.  Advises companies about how to comply with obligations related to employing foreign workers.. Worksite Enforcement – Advises companies about all aspects of complying with federal and state employment eligibility verification laws (Form I-9 and E-Verify), employer sanctions, and Social Security “No-Match” letters.  Conducts internal and independent audits for companies, evaluates their compliance with such laws, and helps them develop and implement workable compliance plans, training programs, and “Best Practices” to employ a legal workforce.  Represents companies that are being investigated and targeted by the United States government for compliance audits and other worksite enforcement actions, including administrative, criminal, and federal contractor debarment proceedings.  Has successfully negotiated lower administrative and criminal fines, lower criminal penalties, and alternatives to debarment.. Foreign Investors – Secures temporary and permanent visas for foreign investors through their investments in the United States.  Collaborates with other attorneys in the firm who have expertise in those areas of law that a foreign investor is likely to confront when investing in the United States, such as intellectual property, banking, corporate & securities, employment, real estate, tax & estate planning, etc.. Educational Institutions – Advises charter schools, school districts, colleges, universities, and foreign students regarding immigration-related issues.. Individuals – Helps individuals and their family members who are seeking immigration benefits through family, those who are facing deportation, and those who need special waivers to return to or remain in the United States, including United States citizenship.. International and Domestic Adoptions – Helps United States citizens adopt children internationally and secure immigration-related paperwork for their adopted children.  Also represents clients in private-placement, agency, and step-parent adoptions before the Utah State Courts.

Brad J. Williams specializes in felony and misdemeanor Criminal Defense. He is the first and only NCDD Board Certified DUI Defense Specialist in the State of Arkansas (and one of only 51 in the United States). Also, in 2016, Brad became the first and only lawyer in the State of Arkansas to be designated by the American Chemical Society - Chemistry and the Law Division as a "Forensic Lawyer Scientist."Brad is from Little Rock and is a graduate of Catholic High School, Hendrix College, and the William H. Bowen School of Law. He is also a graduate of the Trial Practice Institute of the National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) at Mercer University School of Law. Almost the entirety of Brad’s practice is devoted to Criminal and DWI Defense. Brad is a trained field sobriety test practitioner and instructor. He was the first lawyer in Arkansas to complete the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course and the DRE Overview Course for lawyers. Additionally, he has received years of extensive training in pharmacology, toxicology, and forensic science. For every year since 2010, Brad has been named a Mid-South SuperLawyers Rising Star. Arkansas Life and Little Rock Soirée magazines have named Brad among the “Best Lawyers” in Little Rock.Brad enjoys passing on his knowledge to others by teaching other attorneys at various educational events throughout the year. He is a  faculty member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA). He is also a member of the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (AACDL) and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).

Cory R. Wall has over 30 years experience and is a member in good standing of the State Bars of both Utah and California.  Cory is an aggressive and tenacious attorney committed to his clients.  He and his friendly staff work very hard to educate his clients about their legal situation and options.  After deciding on a plan, he and his staff are committed to keeping his clients up to date as to the legal proceedings.  This is done through email, mail, consultations and phone contact.  He works hard to partner and help teach his clients to be a team member to save money on legal fees.  For instance, he encourages his clients to draft a summary of their legal situation and experiences that have led them to him or to review pleadings, discovery and responses.  Cory works very hard with your case management to ensure that items are filed timely and efficiently.  He is a very experienced, savvy family law attorney that comprehensively understands Utah family law and easily drafts documents to protect your interests taking into account the personal dynamics of your case.   He utilizes and understands the latest technology to manage your case personally in his office with billing and case management software, calendaring, emailing, scanning of documents, etc. which subsequently saves you money.  You will be sent detailed bills accounting for your retainer which helps you understand where your money is going, what is happening and the progress of your case.. He is an experienced trial lawyer able to navigate the labyrinth of the legal maze to attain the best possible solution for his clients.  You will be impressed with Cory and his demeanor in court.  He is in control and succinct with his thoughts with powerful presentation of details needing to be brought to light to a judge or commissioner.  In his 28 years of experience, he is keenly aware of interpersonal dynamics and knows how to manage himself with judges, mediators, attorneys and child custody evaluators.  He has successfully handled many high conflict divorce and family law cases.  He and his staff understand how the family law process works first hand by having gone through a divorce himself.  He is now successfully remarried and has three step-children in a blended family with his three children from his first marriage. Cory has acquired a well respected reputation of aggressively representing his clients in divorce and other family law matters including the complex and difficult issues surrounding paternity, child custody, alimony, grandparent rights, property and debt division.  Cory has personal high standards and this quality is reflected in how he works, dedicates himself and manages his cases.. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Cory graduated with a law degree from the Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu California.  He received his bachelor's degree in Finance at the University of Utah and is native of the State of Utah.   Cory speaks both English and Spanish.. In addition to family law, Cory has extensive experience in various legal areas.  He has successfully represented many clients in personal injury and wrongful death actions resulting in very favorable results for his clients.  He has also represented clients in criminal matters along with will and estate planning.  He is committed and dedicated to the best interests of his clientele in advocating and protecting their legal interests in all legal matters.