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also known as Rick Coad
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.
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10 E. Doty Street, Suite 513, Madison, WI, 53703
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Posted by Jimmy | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Rich Coad did a great job handling my case. He ensured that the best outcome possible was reached. He was professional at all times. His rates were reasonable for the high quality work, and he is just a good guy overall.
Posted by Ravi | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Rick is an exceptional lawyer and i highly recommend him who is in need without an inch of doubt. He is very thorough and will walk you through the whole process throughout your case. He is very patient and give you an answer even if you ask him same question multiple times which was the case with m...
Posted by Mike | March 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Rick was tremendous. I was involved in a situation when visiting Madison, WI and without Rick's help I was facing a serious charge that would have required 2-3 return trips to the city. Being from out of town, this would have been near impossible to balance with my job, let alone what may have happen...
Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
When I initially contacted Rick he was very honest about my chances of succeeding with my case. He advised me of all possible scenarios that could play out, and what my rights were. Throughout the process he asked strategical questions pertinent to my situation and I never felt like I was being led a...
Posted by Nate | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I hired Rick to help me through a difficult time and he did an excellent job. I called a few lawyers in Madison but chose Rick because he was very down to earth and didn't try to bowl me over with ego or gruffness. He took the time to explain how the process worked and prepared me for the possible ...
"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."
"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."
"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."
Litigation lawyer
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Milwaukee Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Madison Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Milwaukee Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers
2011 - Present
Attorney, Coad Law Office, S.C.
2015 - 2015
Shareholder, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.
2007 - 2011
Attorney, Hurley Burish & Stanton
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin
2007 - Present
Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Dane County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2004 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard Member
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Undergraduate
2015
White Collar Defense
2011
Firearms Litigation
2011
United States Supreme Court Update 2011
2010
Litigating Firearms Cases
2010
Supreme Court Update
2009
Supreme Court Update
2008
Litigating Firearms Cases
2008
United States Supreme Court Update
2007
2007
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