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Richard A. Coad

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  • Madison, WI
  • Licensed for 17 years
  • Free consultation
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About Richard

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

  1. Estate planning: 50%

    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

  2. Criminal defense: 30%

    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

  3. Federal crime: 20%

    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

Contact

Coad Law Office, S.C.

10 E. Doty Street
Suite 513
Madison, WI, 53703

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    WIGood Standing200405/28/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers5
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
    Super Lawyer Rising StarMilwaukee Magazine2012
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2012
    Super Lawyer Rising StarMilwaukee Magazine2011
    Super Lawyers Rising StarMadison Magazine2011
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2011
    Rising StarWisconsin Super Lawyers2010
    Rising StarWisconsin Super Lawyers2009
    Rising StarWisconsin Super Lawyers2008
    Rising StarWisconsin Super Lawyers2007
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyCoad Law Office, S.C.2011 - Present
    ShareholderWhyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.2015 - 2015
    AttorneyHurley Burish & Stanton2007 - 2011
    AttorneyFederal Defender Services of Wisconsin2004 - 2007
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2007 - Present
    Dane County Bar AssociationMember2005 - Present
    National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember2004 - Present
    Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard Member2004 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Wisconsin Law JournalTaking it to the top2007
    Wisconsin Law JournalLooking back at the ride2007
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    William Mitchell College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2004
    Gettysburg CollegeUndergraduate1996
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    What to do when the FBI knocks.White Collar Defense2015
    Dane County Bar Association MeetingUnited States Supreme Court Update 20112011
    Wisconsin State Public Defender ConferenceFirearms Litigation2011
    Wisconsin State Public Defender ConferenceLitigating Firearms Cases2010
    Dane County Bar AssociationSupreme Court Update2010
    Dane County Bar AssociationSupreme Court Update2009
    Dane County Bar Association MeetingUnited States Supreme Court Update2008
    Wisconsin State Public Defender ConferenceLitigating Firearms Cases2008
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Logan v. United States, 552 U.S. 23 (2007)

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    Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

    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.

    Lawyer Syovata K. Edari

    Syovata Edari, Federal crime Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

    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.

    Lawyer Syovata K. Edari

    Syovata Edari, Federal crime Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Brian T. Fahl

    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.

    Lawyer Anthony D. Cotton

    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.

    Lawyer Marcus Jens Berghahn

    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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