Sheila L. Shadman Emerson - Milwaukee, WI
Attorney at Halloin Law Group, S.C.
Construction Lawyers in Milwaukee, WI
839 North Jefferson Street Suite 503 Milwaukee, WI 53202
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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15
Years
Experience
Milwaukee Construction Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Construction
- Insurance
- Bad Faith Insurance
- Real Estate
- Business & Commercial Law
- Housing Defects
- Business Disputes
- Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Recovery
- Property Damage
- Commercial Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Litigation and Trial Practice
- Appellate Practice (Federal & State)
Attorney Information
Overview
Sheila is an associate attorney at Halloin Law Group, S.C., licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin. Her practice focuses on business, construction, and real estate litigation, and insurance recovery.
Sheila has achieved notable success advocating on behalf of her clients who are dealing with highly complex, pressing legal challenges. At all turns, she delivers the personalized attention her clients deserve while working aggressively to help them obtain the favorable results they expect for their legal matters as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
While attending Marquette University Law School, Sheila participated in the Street Law Program, in which she taught high school students substantive law and led her class to victory at a citywide mock trial competition in Milwaukee. Sheila then served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Marquette University Law School, where she was as a Director of the Street Law Program for ten years.
Sheila has been selected by Super Lawyers to the 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Wisconsin Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, honors attorneys who exhibit excellence in the practice of law. Every year, attorneys are selected through a multiphase process based on nominations, independent research and peer evaluations. The Rising Stars designation from Super Lawyers represents only 2.5% of all licensed attorneys in the state of Wisconsin.
In her free time, Sheila enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with her family.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2024 Wisconsin Rising Star from Super Lawyers
- 2023 Wisconsin Rising Star from Super Lawyers
- 2022 Wisconsin Rising Star from Super Lawyers
- 2021 Wisconsin Rising Star from Super Lawyers
- 2020 Wisconsin Rising Star from Super Lawyers
- 2019 Wisconsin Rising Star from Super Lawyers
- 2016 Recognized by Wisconsin Law Journal, "Women in the Law"
Other Sources of Feedback About Sheila L. Shadman Emerson
Included on the 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 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
Education
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Legal Education
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Marquette University Law School,
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, 2011
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List
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Marquette University Law School,
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, 2011
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Non Legal Education
- Moot Court: General Board Member
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Moot Court: Competitor - Evan A. Evans Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition
Honors: Runner-up Best Petitioner Brief Award, 2011 - Raise the Bar, Secretary
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 2008
Major: Communication Arts
Major: Spanish
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- West Allis City Attorney's Office, Legal Intern, 2010 - 2011
- Street Law, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Student Teacher, 2009 - 2010
- Street Law, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Program Director and Adjunct Assistant Professor, 2012 - 2022
- Dane County Circuit Court, The Honorable Sarah O'Brien, Judicial Intern, 2009
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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Marquette University Law School Milwaukee Street Law Program Director and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Marquette University, 2012 - 2022
- Don’t Get Sued! Practical Tips for Avoiding Real Estate Litigation, Halloin & Murdock, S.C., 2014
Pro Bono Activities
- Girls on the Run, Former Coach
- Marquette University Legal Clinic, Volunteer, 2008
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2023
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- Wisconsin, 2011
- Illinois, 2011
Other Affiliations
- Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Greater Milwaukee, associate member, 2015 - Present
- National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2016 - Present
- Metropolitan Builders Association of Greater Milwaukee (MBA), 2015 - Present
- Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA), 2015 - Present
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 2015 - Present
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
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Contact
839 North Jefferson Street
Suite 503
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-346-0334
Fax: 414-732-2422
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
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