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Neenah Family Law Lawyer
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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...
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...
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.
About William J. Hammett
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Mediator in Family Law Cases
- Divorce
- Paternity Actions
- Termination of Parental Rights/Adoptions
- Custody and Physical Placement Disputes
- Child Support and Maintenance Actions
Litigation
- 80%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
- Attorney
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1989
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1989
Other Affiliations
- Winnebago County Bar Association, 1991 - Present (Member)
- Winnebago County Bar Association President, 1997 - 1998
Education
- Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
J.D.
Law Review: Marquette Law Review, Member & Staff Editor, 1987 - 1989 - University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1986
B.A.
Major: Political Science
Past Positions
- O'Neil, Cannon & Hollman, SC, Associate, 1989 - 1991
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About William J. Hammett
Included on the 2022 Wisconsin list
Past Lists
- 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Top 5% Family Law Attorneys in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2008 - 2019
- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Wisconsin, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2014
Office Information
Address
675 Deerwood Avenue Neenah, WI 54956
Phone
Fax
- 920-720-7970
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Yes
Websites
Publication
Articles
- "Percentage Leases" Is There a Need to Imply a Covenant of Continuous Operation, Marquette Law Review, Vol 72/ No.4, 1989
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