Rick Coad has almost two decades of legal experience. He is the founder and owner of Coad Law, which services clients throughout Wisconsin. Rick has extensive courtroom experience in state and federal court, and has argued a case in the United States Supreme Court.
While he still takes selective cases helping clients in litigation in court, Rick now focuses his practice on helping individuals and families out of court – by designing estate plans to ensure his clients and their family are taken care of and their assets pass to whom they want, how they want, and when they want.
The quality and depth of Rick’s experience is exceptional. Prior to starting Coad Law Office in 2011, Rick started his career as an Associate Federal Defender in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. He then worked at a highly regarded criminal and civil litigation firm in Madison for four years and then at one of the largest law firms in Wiconsin.
In recognition of the quality of his work, Rick has been named by Super Lawyers eleven times.
Practice areas
Rick also assists clients in the area of estate planning. Rick evaluates the best approach given his client's situation, and crafts a plan that meets their goals and protects their assets.
Less than 1 year
Richard Coad defends people accused of criminal or professional misconduct in state or federal court and in administrative proceedings, including students at the University of Wisconsin.
18 years
Defending a criminal case in federal court is very different from state court. Rick Coad specializes in federal criminal defense.
18 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 2004 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer Rising Star | Milwaukee Magazine | 2012 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer Rising Star | Milwaukee Magazine | 2011 |
Super Lawyers Rising Star | Madison Magazine | 2011 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Rising Star | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Rising Star | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Rising Star | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Rising Star | Wisconsin Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Coad Law Office, S.C. | 2011 - Present |
Shareholder | Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. | 2015 - 2015 |
Attorney | Hurley Burish & Stanton | 2007 - 2011 |
Attorney | Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin | 2004 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Dane County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2004 - Present |
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board Member | 2004 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Wisconsin Law Journal | Taking it to the top | 2007 |
Wisconsin Law Journal | Looking back at the ride | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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William Mitchell College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Gettysburg College | Undergraduate | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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What to do when the FBI knocks. | White Collar Defense | 2015 |
Dane County Bar Association Meeting | United States Supreme Court Update 2011 | 2011 |
Wisconsin State Public Defender Conference | Firearms Litigation | 2011 |
Wisconsin State Public Defender Conference | Litigating Firearms Cases | 2010 |
Dane County Bar Association | Supreme Court Update | 2010 |
Dane County Bar Association | Supreme Court Update | 2009 |
Dane County Bar Association Meeting | United States Supreme Court Update | 2008 |
Wisconsin State Public Defender Conference | Litigating Firearms Cases | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Logan v. United States, 552 U.S. 23 (2007) |
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Syovata Edari, Federal crime Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Syovata Edari, Federal crime Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Brian Fahl, Criminal defense Attorney on May 20, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked together with Rick on many cases. Rick's combination of instinct, intelligence, and hard work always yields great results for his clients. He is a great lawyer.
Anthony Cotton, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
There is a reason why Rick has been selected as a Super Lawyer year after year. He is one of the more thorough and hard working attorneys I know. Rick has experience litigating cases all over Wisconsin, and has argued in front of the United States Supreme Court. I endorse him, because he's an aggressive lawyer who has compassion - those traits aren't often seen together.
Marcus Berghahn, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 20, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Rick Coad is a very good lawyer with good judgment. He is very able in the courtroom and his written product is among the best. I trust Rick and refer clients to him.
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