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David Kowalski - Madison, WI

725 Heartland Trail#100 Madison, WI 53717

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Updated: 10/29/2024

Madison Family Law Lawyer

Overview

Attorney David Kowalski is the founder of Kowalski Family Law in Madison, Wisconsin. He works with matters involving divorce, child support, cohabitation disputes, restraining orders and other family law issues. He represents clients in Madison and the surrounding counties in litigation, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration.

After graduating from Rutgers University, David worked in New York City at various legal firms before earning his law degree from Marquette University Law School. He has been licensed to practice in Wisconsin since 2007 and has been certified in collaborative family law from the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin.

Committed to professional education, David has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and has given lectures and presentations for various legal groups including the State Bar of Wisconsin. He has also authored articles published in a variety of publications. In 2010, he attended the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers community property symposium in Seattle as Wisconsin's representative.

Active in his professional community, David belongs to the Dane County Bar Association and has served as a board member for the group's technology, courthouse, and delivery of legal services committees. From 2011-2017, he was a board member for the State Bar of Wisconsin's Children & the Law Section, and now serves as a board member for the Family Law Section. He has also served as a board member for the Wisconsin Supreme Court's Office of Lawyer Regulation.

About David Kowalski

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Divorce 65%
  • Child support 10%
  • Paternity 10%
  • Guardianship 5%
  • Restraining orders 5%
  • Termination of Parental Rights 5%

Litigation

  • 75%

Languages

  • English (Primary)
  • French

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, 2007

Specialties and Certifications

  • Collaborative Divorce Practitioner, Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, 2015

Other Affiliations

  • Courthouse Committee of the Dane County Bar Association (Board Member)
  • State Bar of Wisconsin Children and the Law Section (Board Member)
  • American Inns of Court (Member)
  • Wisconsin State Bar Family Law Section, 2017 - Present (Board member)

Education

  • Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    J.D.
    Honors: With Honors
  • Rutgers University
    B.A.
    Honors: With Honors
    Major: Politics

Pro Bono Activities

  • Dane County Family Law Assistance Center
  • Volunteer Lawyers Project

Classes and Seminars

  • Wisconsin’s Representative, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Community Property Symposium in Seattle, 2010 - Present
  • Drafting and Challenging Marital Property Agreements, Wisconsin State Bar, 2014
  • Lawyering Skills, University of Wisconsin Law School, 2019
  • Non-traditional families, guardianships, grandparent rights, Wisconsin State bar, 2018
  • The Rules of Evidence Apply in Family Law-Use of Social Media., Wisconsin State Bar, 2018
  • Guardian ad litem roundtable, Wisconsin State Bar, 2018
  • Litigating Your Case: Children's Court Nuts and Bolts for Guardians ad Litem, Wisconsin State Bar, 2013
  • Valuation and Disposition Strategies in a Changing Economy, Wisconsin State Bar, 2010
  • Addressing Needs of Children with ADHD in a Custody and Placement Study, Wisconsin State Bar, 2011
  • Determining Business Income and Valuation at Divorce, Wisconsin State Bar, 2010
  • Business valuation at divorce, Wisconsin State Bar, 2018

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About David Kowalski

Included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list

View the profile for David Kowalski on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • Superlawyers Rising Star, 2015 - 2017

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Office Information

Address

725 Heartland Trail#100 Madison, WI 53717

Fax

  • 877-892-6183

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Office Hours

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Publication

Articles

  • Deja-vu All Over Again: Equal Placement Bill Before the Assembly,, Children and the Law News--Wisconsin State Bar, 2013
    Update and analysis of bill before Wisconsin legislature mandating equal placement of children.
  • Certification of Batterer's Treatment Programs and Providers Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 767.41, Wisconsin Journal of Family Law, 2009
    Analysis of statutory requirement that domestic batterers attend a specified treatment program in child custody matters.
  • Cooperative Law: Making Divorce More Civil, Wisconsin Woman, 2008
    Discussion of methods to ensure effective and civil legal representation in divorces.
  • Cooperative divorce seeks to avoid damaging tactics, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2008
    Discussion of methods to ensure effective and civil legal representation in divorces.
  • Rush to Relocate: Are Presumptions in Favor of a Relocating Parent Really in the Child's Best Interests?, American Journal of Family Law, 2008
    Analysis of Wisconsin's statutory presumptions when determining relocation of children.

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By Anonymous on Feb. 11, 2025
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5.0 out of 5 stars

David Kolwalski helped me through a particularly messy divorce. With special needs children, assets, and a very wealthy / litigious former spouse, David was professional, patient, thorough and understanding. He was a personal recommendation to me and I feel so lucky to have been guided through the process and fought for tirelessly throughout the process.

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By Anonymous on Jan. 06, 2025
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David Kolwalski helped me through the divorce process in a very professional and understanding manner, I was recommended to him by a third party and he lived up to praise others have given him in the past. Would not hesitate to recommend to others in need of help and guidance.

By ROBERT N. on Feb. 23, 2024
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David and his amazing team have helped in several occasions. There transparency, setting realistic expectations and top notch legal service is hands down the best I have experienced.

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By Anonymous on Dec. 27, 2023
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I was very pleased with David Kowalski and his team throughout this process. He always promptly answered any questions I had with crystal clear communication. He was very understanding during periods of high stress and just knowing that I was being given the very best advice and my case was being handled in the best possible and most efficient way did help reduce that stress. I would absolutely recommend David Kowalski and the team at Kowalski, Wilson & Vang to anybody going through tough times likes separations and divorces. It is truly my pleasure to give such an outstanding review to this team that successfully helped me through one of the more difficult times in my life.

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By Anonymous on Apr. 22, 2023
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I began with working Attorney Kowalski when filing for a divorce. With the progression of the case, he assisted me with a restraining order, custody and placement disputes, child support, and ultimately a stepparent adoption. Attorney Kowalski advocated for my children and myself in the process. He provided guidance and knowledge so I felt prepared and well informed. I am very happy with the outcome and contribute this to Attorney Kowalski's knowledge and expertise with these matters. Thank you!

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By Anonymous on Oct. 06, 2022
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Attorney Kowalski helped me through a difficult contested divorce after a long term marriage. Dave was timely, swift and acted in my best interest 100% of the time. He was able to get us to a settlement 24 hours before the trail. I think he is thorough and knowledgeable and acts where he needs to. I was very satisfied and feel we got to the best possible outcome. Dave's team is great to work with and everyone is very respectful and kind. I would highly recommend him!

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By Anonymous on Aug. 13, 2022
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I found Attny Kowalski easy to work with and he was fabulous about responding to my questions about my divorce case in a very timely manner. Sometimes, I'd email in early evening and he'd have a response to me later that night yet. I also found him to be very thorough in researching areas in which he was not as familiar. This gave me assurance and confidence! Thanks, David.

By Anonymous on Jul. 05, 2022
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David was great to work with! He helped me win my case. I would definitely recommend him to use as a lawyer. The whole law firm was excellent and friendly.

By Anonymous on Jun. 17, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars

David helped our family out with out case of TPR and adoption and we couldn’t have been happier with our outcome. He helped make it possible to make our family stronger and more permanent. He helped my husband and I through court and answered any questions we had and if ever we need a lawyer again, David will be the one we request. I honestly couldn’t be more grateful and appreciative towards anyone.

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By Anonymous on Dec. 29, 2021
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Dave Kowalski is everything I could have wanted or needed in an attorney. Respectful, timely, attentive and professional. He and the other amazing team members helped me through both a Restraining Order and Divorce. His work allowed me to feel safe to make the right decisions for my family. He knows the law and lets you know what your options are without wasting your time or money. He is to the point and absolutely fantastic in court. I always felt safe and completely confident in his abilities. I will always be grateful he took my case.

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By Mark N. on Jun. 17, 2019
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David listened to what I had to say when we first met. His insight and experience allowed him to understand the challenges I faced. The final outcome was exactly what I asked for during the first meeting - exactly. No easy task - my divorce was difficult and many creative solutions were required to best serve the interests of my children.

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