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Patricia K. Hammel

Patricia K. Hammel

9.5

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 6

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
    31 years, 600 cases
  • 25% Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
    31 years, 400 cases
  • 20% Divorce / Separation
    32 years, 500 cases
  • 5% Wills / Living Wills
    30 years, 150 cases
  • 5% Marriage / Prenuptials
    28 years, 100 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($140-$180/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Couldn't ask for more in an attorney!”

Posted by: Erin, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I have hired Attorney Hammel several times over the past 7-8 years to handle personal and business debt. I have also referred her services to friends... more
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1 star rating

“If you crave unprofessional condescension, hire her”

Posted by: John, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Patricia seems to be overwhelmed with her case load. Rarely returns phone calls or emails. Rather rude and argumentive; enjoys interupting with the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Bret G. Nason

Attorney Hammel is a well-respected debtors' attorney. She is a frequent presenter at seminars and she often helps other attorneys with problems... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Bret Nason , Platteville (WI), 2 months ago

Résumé

 

License

32 years since Patricia K. Hammel was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Wisconsin Good Standing 1981 04/08/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Herrick & Kasdorf LLP 2006–present
Attorney at Law Office of Patricia Hammel 1981–2006
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
U of Wisconsin law 1980
University of Wisconsin, Madison History BA 1977
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney of The Month National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Inc. 2009

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 2007–present
Member State Bar of Wisconsin, Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors' Rights Section 1995–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 3 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Chapter 13 Means Test after Lanning Annual Bankruptcy Update 2011
student loan discharge in bankruptcy and stay violations Western District Bankruptcy Bar Lunch 2009
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