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Sam Wayne

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Practice areas

OtherEstate planningConsumer protectionBusinessLitigation
  1. Litigation: 40%

  2. Business: 20%

  3. Consumer protection: 20%

  4. Estate planning: 10%

  1. Personal injury: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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17 S. Fairchild St.
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Wayne Law S.C.

17 S. Fairchild St.
7th Floor
Madison, WI, 53703

      Wayne Law S.C.

      3833 E. Main St.
      #1025
      St. Charles, IL, 60174

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      ILVoluntarily Inactive201012/06/2020
      WIGood Standing200911/18/2020
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      40 Under 40InBusiness Magazine2012
      Professional Achievement AwardState Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division2011
      Sonnet Schmidt Edmonds Award for Excellence in Energy LawUniversity of Wisconsin Law School2009
      First Place: Regional Negotiation CompetitionAmerican Bar Association, Law Student Division2008
      Academic Achievement Award- NegotiationState Bar of Wisconsin2008
      Janet Steiger FellowshipAmerican Bar Association, Antitrust Section2007
      Robert M. La Follette FellowshipUniversity of Wisconsin2003
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PresidentWayne Law, S.C.2012 - Present
      General CounselRonin Studios and Consulting, LLC2012 - 2014
      AttorneyErhard & Payette, LLC2010 - 2012
      OwnerWayne Business Law LLC2009 - 2010
      Summer AssociateCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP2008 - 2008
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers DivisionChair - Law School Committee2014 - Present
      State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard Member2011 - 2014
      State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyers DivisionLegislative Affairs Committee2009 - 2011
      State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyers DivisionProfessional Development Committee2009 - 2010
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Wisconsin LawyerHow to Add Fair Credit Reporting Act Cases to Your Practice2016
      State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyer NewsIncrease Public Defender Assigned Counsel Pay2010
      Think of Everything, Act AccordinglyAll articles2009
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Wisconsin Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2009
      University of WisconsinMPA2005
      Cornell UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science2003
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      G. Steven Burrill Business Plan CompetitionEntity Selection2010

      Reviews

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      Review Sam Wayne

      An attorney for the client

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      I hired Sam Wayne to litigate a case involving the FCRA, and federal student loan system. It was complicated, the trial Court was uninterested and unfair, often refusing to see how the dots connected, and without Sam's close attention to detail: would have been disposed of. At the end of the ordeal, after the Court dealt me one last bit of unfairness by abridging my constitutional right to a jury trial and verdict, Sam negotiated a settlement that maximized my return and didn't leave me with a huge tax burden. Sam is a rare attorney; one who looks beyond his overhead and works to obtain relief for his clients.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Excellent service and advice!

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      I hired Sam after the original attorney I hired dropped the ball and admitted to the court that he was incompetent! Sam picked up the pieces, fixed the mess from the original attorney and got us a quick settlement in which I didn't pay a cent from my pockets! In fact, I walked away with a little cash! The money we spent on Sam's services was well spent!! Besides it's a write-off!! He provides excellent value as well! I would hire him again and again...
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Highly recommend

      Posted by

      Sam Wayne represented me in a case regarding a noncompete with a former employer. He was thorough and diligent in investigating and explaining all of the options. Sam is thoughtful with his clients and goes out of his way to answer any and all questions that his clients have. Sam is a trustworthy attorney, who I would recommend to any of my family members or friends!
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Great credit repair counsel

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      Sam is an exceptional attorney. I hired him to represent me in a credit repair case and was more than pleased with the results. Sam is thoughtful, diligent, and knowledgeable. He understands the anxiety that surrounds issues related to one's credit report and does an excellent job assuaging concerns, setting realistic expectations, and clarifying any questions you may have as a client. Through working with Sam I was able to achieve a swift resolution of my case. Dealing with credit report issues is a stressful situation, so having a knowledgeable and experienced attorney like Sam is a significant asset and relief.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      best attorney around

      Posted by

      I worked with Sam a few years back he was helpful from day 1 and kept me updated on everything that was going on! I had a lawsuit going on against a huge corporation and honestly didn't think I'd get anything out of it but he got all of my concerns cleared up plus had a huge settlement amount in my pocket!! I definitely recommend him and will use him if I ever have any issues again.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      LLC creation & IT consulting contract review

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      The time came to make my IT consulting business into an LLC. Sam walked me through the process, created a husband-wife operating agreement, and reviewed my first contract. Sam was personable, trustworthy, and seemed to bill fairly. I will hire Sam again should I need future assistance from a business attorney.
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      love+light hairdressing loves Sam Wayne

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      Sam assisted us in our commercial lease negotiations. He gave us very clear guidance and responded to any of our concerns with respect and patience. As you can imagine, especially for a first time business owner, that whole process of negotiations can be rife with uncertainty. Sam was a light to clear our path so we were aware of every single angle.Thank you Sam!

      Purchase of a share of a business

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      I was a partner of an LLC with a colleague whose 50% share I wanted to purchase. My partner, however, was less than willing to sell his share. Mr. Wayne worked with me on preparing an offer that my partner had little choice but to accept. I was particularly impressed that Mr. Wayne found information in the 20-year old poorly written ambiguous partnership agreement that was useful to move forward with the sale. His interactions with me and my former partner were courteous, timely and very professional. He accomplished my goal.

      An excellent resource in Madison for IT Consulting Contract Review

      Posted by

      Sam helped me translate and successfully negotiate the terms of a contract from a prospective client, letting me know which terms were not in my company's best interest and that my company should not have agreed to. Additionally, Sam helped me create a standard contract for me to use with future clients. I'm glad that I invested in Sam's time--he was knowledgeable and thorough, leading to a fair number of billable hours. I anticipate using his services for many years to come.

      Sam Wayne Recommendation - Real Estate

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      I recently worked with Sam on a real estate issue. He is focused, professional, and does an exemplary job of communicating throughout the negotiation process. Sam is also genuinely concerned about his clients, and I highly recommend him based upon my personal experience.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Nick Levine, Business Attorney on Jul 17, 2018
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Sam is an excellent attorney. His knowledge of the law is vast; he is highly experienced; and, he places a great deal of focus on understanding his clients' situation and tailoring his legal services to achieve his clients' goals. If you are looking for an attorney that is skilled, diligent, and thoughtful, I highly recommend Sam.

      Forrest Crawford

      Sam has served as a colleague, mentor, and friend to me, and I proudly endorse his work. He is a great guy, and a great attorney.

      Chad Kemp, Business Attorney on Apr 19, 2013
      Relationship: Friend

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Marc Adesso, Business Attorney on Feb 20, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Megan Phillips, Business Attorney on Mar 21, 2011
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Sam is a rare lawyer in his commitment to finding creative legal solutions, tailored to each individual client's needs. He listens carefully and works hard to communicate effectively with each client to ultimately reach the goal.

      Zeshan Usman, Business Attorney on Mar 21, 2011
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Sam is an excellent business attorney. I have referred dozens of cases to him and will continue to do so. I strongly recommend him.

      John Holevoet, Business Attorney on Mar 4, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I proudly endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wayne has been a resource for me when I needed answers to business law questions. I've also referred both clients and personal friends to him when they needed help with both business and real estate matters. I wholeheartedly trust him to provide them superior service.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$200-$350/hour
        RATES
        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-45%
        PAYMENT METHODS

        Cash, Check, Credit Card