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Patricia Hammel

Wisconsin Judicare Inc
  • Bankruptcy, Landlord Tenant, Foreclosure Defense ...
  • Wisconsin
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Biography

I've lived and practiced law in Madison Wisconsin for over 30 years. I am a partner in a small firm including attorneys practicing in real estate, bankruptcy, housing, estate planning, cooperatives and tenant representation. One of our partners is a Chapter 7 Trustee. My main areas of practice are bankruptcy, foreclosure resolution through Chapter 13 and modifications, and family law. I am on the board of the Madison chapter of the National Lawyers' Guild and a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

Education
University of Wisconsin
Juris Doctorate (1980) | Indian Law and Environmental Law; Chair of Madison Chapter National Lawyers' Guild; and Organizer for Women's Rights and Environmental Issues.
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University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts (1977) | History Major; Crisis Counselor for Community Center; and Director of Free Ride Service for Women.
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Professional Experience
Partner
Herrick & Kasdorf LLP
- Current
Partner in five person firm located on the Capitol Square in Madison Wisconsin; focusing on bankruptcy, family law and estate planning.
Sole proprietor
Law Office of Patricia Hammel
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Solo practitioner in downtown Madison Wisconsin. Bankruptcy, family law and estate planning practice; did it all including answering the phone, books, etc. etc.
Awards
Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney of the Month (October)
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Selected as "Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney of the Month" after winning 7th Circuit Court of Appeals case involving university's holding of student transcripts for unpaid tuition discharged in bankruptcy. University was found in contempt and ordered to pay damages and attorneys' fees. Kuehn v. Cardinal Stritch University.
Professional Associations
Madison chapter National Lawyers' Guild
Board Vice President
- Current
Activities: Organized Madison Mass Defense Committee; assisted Occupy Madison and individuals arrested for First Amendment activity in the State Capitol.
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Dane County Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce
Volunteer
- Current
Activities: Presented workshops on foreclosure prevention and bankruptcy monthly; act as mediator in foreclosure cases; volunteer with Dane Co. foreclosure answer clinic
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
- Current
Activities: Attended 2009 NACBA national convention in Chicago IL
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Wisconsin State Bar  # 1019166
Member
- Current
Activities: Member of Bankruptcy Insolvency and Creditors' Rights section, Family law section and Public Interest sections; Speaker at annual Bankruptcy retreat in Kohler WI 2010 and annual Bankruptcy update in 2011
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National Lawyers Guild
Board member, member
- Current
Activities: Member NLG Mass Defense Committee; Attended national conventions in Minneapolis, St. Louis, Washington D.C., Santa Fe N.M., San Francisco; worked on summer project in Arcata CA respecting native fishing rights and environmental education
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Wisconsin
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free consultation in bankruptcy cases; information packets can be mailed.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fees and retainers depend on complexity of case, client's income and type of matter.
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Foreclosure Defense
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Additional Practice Area
  • Mortgage modifications
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Wausau , WI, USA
Toll-Free: (800) 472-1638
Telephone: (715) 842-1681
Fax: (715) 848-1885
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Wisconsin Judicare
401 N 5th Street
Suite 200
Wausau, WI 54402
Telephone: (715) 842-1681
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed