$ 300-300 per hour
Cheryl A. Gemignani
About Cheryl
Biography
My legal career began in 1984 in the areas of general practice and litigation. Through the years my interest, energy and skills have led me to concentrate on family law which is now my sole area of practice. Since 2001 I have been a member of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin and can offer the collaborative divorce process to my clients. I also offer services as a mediator, an arbitrator, a special master and Guardian ad Litem.
I believe that as a family lawyer it is my role to guide people through what is one of the most traumatic and stressful times of their life. I work hard to maintain stability and consistency for the children when they are separated into two households. I listen to my clients and advise them on what the law is while giving them options so they may assess for themselves the impact of their decisions on their future and their family.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Family
100%
42 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 41 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Cheryl A. Gemignani
358 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI, 53186
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion
Posted by Michael | February 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce case
A colleague recommended Cheryl Gemignani to handle my divorce case. During our first meeting, she first clearly explained her billing policies and made recommendations to keep the cost to me at a minimum. I was very impressed. My case was handled in a very professional, honest, and caring manner a...
Cheryl A. Gemignani's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cheryl is always diligent in her attention to detail, client service, and her relations with other attorneys. Whether we have had a collaborative case or a traditional case, Cheryl advocates clearly, concisely, and directly for her clients making it easy to respond, and be creative with solutions that may work for both parties. She is a well-respected, long time member of the Waukesha community."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Waukesha County Freeman Citizen Of The Year, Waukesha Freeman
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
1994 - 2015
Partner, Phillips & Gemignani
1992 - 1993
Instructor, Alverno College
1992 - 1993
Instuctor, Mount Mary
1990 - 1994
Associate, Law Offices of Charles I. Phillips
1988 - 1988
Part Time Staff Attorney, Western Publishing Co.
1986 - 1990
Associate, Phillips & Davis
1984 - 1986
Associate, Federer, Grote, Rohde, Neuses & Dales
Associations
2001 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2001 - Present
Collaborative Family Law CounsilMember
2001 - Present
Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin
1992 - Present
District 1 Fee Arbitration PanelMember
1986 - Present
Waukesha County Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionMember
1984 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
National Italian American Bar Association
Member
Wisconsin Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers
Member Board of Directors
2002 - 2003
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionPast Chair
2001 - 2002
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionChair
2001 - 2006
District 5 Office of Lawyer RegulationInvestigation Committee Member
2000 - 2001
Wisconsin Legislative Council Special Committee on Guardian ad Litem in Actions Affecting the FamilyMember
2000 - 2001
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionChair Elect
1999 - 2000
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionVice Chair
1998 - 1999
Guardian ad Litem CommitteVice Chair
1998 - 1999
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionSecretary/Treasurer
1997 - 2002
Waukesha County Bar AssociationChair of Judicial Rating Committee
1997 - 2007
Waukesha County Bar AssociationMember of Judicial Rating Committee
1994 - 2003
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionBoard of Directors
1994 - 1995
Waukesha County Bar AssociationPast President
1993 - 1994
Committe on Resoltuion of Fee DisputesMember
1993 - 1994
Waukesha County Bar AssociationPresident
1992 - 1993
Waukesha County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
1991 - 1992
Waukesha Family BarSecretary/Treasurer
1984 - 2012
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
1984
Marquette U
law
Speaking Engagements
2001
GAL Training
"Third Party Issues - Visitation Rights of Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Step-Parents, and /or Other Persons with a Parent/Child Relationship (767.245), Visitations by Grand or Step-Parent When One or More Parents are Deceased (881.55)..."
Publications
1997
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
Practice Pointer: Identifying and Addressing Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Issues in Custody and Physical Placement Litigation
1994
Waukesha County Bar Association Newsletter, Presidents Message
Fee Arbitration From a Lawyer's Point of View
N/A
State Bar of Wisconsin
Practice Guidelines for Guardian ad Litems in Family Court pamplet
N/A
State Bar of Wisconsin grant
Waukesha County Family Court Resources Booklet
Languages
English