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Stephen W. Hayes
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Biography
Steve has been a litigator for more than 45 years. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Wisconsin Super Lawyers, as a Leader in the Law and in Milwaukee Magazine as one of the top attorneys in his field in the Milwaukee area. He has volunteered his time as president or board member for lawyer organizations, Milwaukee's public television station, his church and various adoption groups. Steve was lead counsel in over 35 appellate cases in the areas of children's law, tax assessments, real estate, tort and estate contests. He continues to represent several Wisconsin adoption agencies, adoptive parents or birth mothers and was recognized as an Angel in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition in Adoption in 2006.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Adoption
70%
57 years | 4,000 cases
Guardianship
30%
57 years | 100 cases
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 56 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1969
No misconduct found
Location
Grady, Hayes & Neary LLC
N14 W 23777 Stone Ridge Dr., Ste 200, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1140
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Recognized, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2010
Recognized, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2009
Recognized, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2006
Angel in Adoption, Congressional Coalition Institute on Adoption
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Recognized, Best Lawyers in America
N/A
Recognized, Leader in the Law
N/A
Top Attorneys in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Magazine
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney and shareholder, Grady, Hayes & Neary, LLC
Associations
1982 - Present
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction AttorneysMember
2004 - 2005
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysVice President
2000 - 2002
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysSecretary
1998 - 2002
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysBoard of Trustees
1996 - 1997
Milwaukee Bar AssociationPresident
1983 - 1987
Milwaukee Bar Association FoundationPresident
1979 - 1981
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionNational Chairman, Law and Media Committee
1979 - 1981
Milwaukee Young Lawyers AssociationPresident
Education
1969
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1966
DePauw University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2001
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
Foster Parent Rights: The Rules Have Changed
1992
American Bar Association Journal
Sending Children Back
1989
Wisconsin Lawyer
Terminating Parental Rights
1988
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
Private Adoption in Wisconsin
1983
Marquette University Law Review
Adoption and Termination Proceedings in Wisconsin: Straining the Wisdom of Solomon
Languages
English
Activity
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