Brad is a partner at Richter & Phillips, LLP, focusing on family law litigation and has training as a mediator. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He graduated from University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School) where he was also Managing Editor of Journal of Computer and Information Law (JCIL). Brad also was a contributor to JCIL, with a published comment, and has been featured in an article for the Chicago Tribune. Brad went on to complete a 40 hour Family & Divorce Mediation Training Certificate Program through DePaul University College of Law.
Brad decided to return to his native Wisconsin in 2011, focusing his practice on Family Law. Brad prides himself on assisting families in achieving their short and long-term goals, during what is often the most difficult time in their life.
Brad is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Illinois State Bar Association, and Dane County Bar Association, Dane County Family Law Attorneys Group, is a mediator with the Dane County Bar Case Mediation Program, and acts as a Guardian ad Litem.
When he is not in the office, Brad enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, hiking, and traveling.
You can reach Brad at: (608) 390-3555 or [email protected]
Practice Areas:
• Divorce and Legal Separation
• Property division, including retirement, business and other complex division issues
• Child support
• Maintenance/Spousal Support
• Child Custody and Placement disputes, including interstate cases
• Paternity actions
• Grandparent visitation
• Pre-Nuptial/Post-Nuptial marital property agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Unmarried couples
Mediation
• Mediation in family law case
Licensure:
• Wisconsin
• Illinois
• Eastern District of Wisconsin
Practice areas
14 years
14 years
14 years
14 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 2012 | 05/28/2022 |
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2008 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 9 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Criminal Procedure I | Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Richter & Phillips, LLP | 2021 - Present |
Senior Litigation Attorney | Cordell & Cordell | 2015 - 2021 |
Attorney | The Fitzgerald Law Firm | 2010 - 2015 |
Contract Attorney | Strategic Legal Solutions | 2009 - 2011 |
Associate Attorney | Law Offices of Jennifer C. Smetters | 2008 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Wisconsin | 2012 - Present | |
Dane County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2008 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Journal of Computer and Information Law | Safety vs. Security: How Broad but Selective Public Access to Environmental Data Properly Balances Communities' Safety and Homeland Security | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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The John Marshall Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2004 |
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Erica Gittings, Family Attorney on Nov 22, 2021
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Brad is a phenomenal attorney. He is compassionate, thorough, and fights for his clients. I enthusiastically recommend Brad to anyone in need of an experienced family law attorney.
Ashley Richter, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 14, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brad is a great advocate for his clients. He knows the law and practical methods to achieve his client's objectives. He handles complex matters with creativity and tenacity to obtain positive results. I endorse him.
Megan Phillips, Family Attorney on Oct 14, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brad is a fierce advocate for his clients, and will go to bat for them tirelessly!
Lane Fitzgerald, Unknown Attorney on Jun 8, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Attorney Schweiger is a well-versed, down-to-earth lawyer that prepares and handles each case as though it were his own.