Sam Wayne

Sam Wayne

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Litigation Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Estate Planning

401 Charmany Dr., Suite 30, Madison, WI

About Sam

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 16 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Neider & Boucher, S.C.

401 Charmany Dr., Suite 30, Madison, WI, 53719

Wayne Law S.C.

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

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Sam Wayne's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair

Great credit repair counsel

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.

Posted by Brad | November 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

LLC creation & IT consulting contract review

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 busin...ess attorney.

Posted by Marie | June 23, 2015 | Commercial

love+light hairdressing loves Sam Wayne

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 clea...r our path so we were aware of every single angle.Thank you Sam!

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2011 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Purchase of a share of a business

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 informati...on 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.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements

An excellent resource in Madison for IT Consulting Contract Review

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 cli...ents. 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.

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Sam Wayne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nick Levine

Business lawyer | Jul 17

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."

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Forrest Crawford

Unknown lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Chad Kemp

Business lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Adesso

Business lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Megan Phillips

Business lawyer | Mar 21

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."

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Zeshan Usman

Business lawyer | Mar 21

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."

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John Holevoet

Business lawyer | Mar 04

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."

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James Severson

Family lawyer

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Nick Levine

Business lawyer

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Forrest Crawford

Unknown lawyer

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Chad Kemp

Unknown lawyer

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J Woodford

Business lawyer

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Michael Erhard

Litigation lawyer

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John Holevoet

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zeshan Usman

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

40 Under 40, InBusiness Magazine

2011

Professional Achievement Award, State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division

2009

Sonnet Schmidt Edmonds Award for Excellence in Energy Law, University of Wisconsin Law School

2008

First Place: Regional Negotiation Competition, American Bar Association, Law Student Division

2008

Academic Achievement Award- Negotiation, State Bar of Wisconsin

2007

Janet Steiger Fellowship, American Bar Association, Antitrust Section

2003

Robert M. La Follette Fellowship, University of Wisconsin

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Neider & Boucher, S.C.

2012 - 2014

General Counsel, Ronin Studios and Consulting, LLC

2012 - 2021

President, Wayne Law, S.C.

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Erhard & Payette, LLC

2009 - 2010

Owner, Wayne Business Law LLC

2008 - 2008

Summer Associate, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division

Chair - Law School Committee

2011 - 2014

State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division

Board Member

2009 - 2011

State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyers Division

Legislative Affairs Committee

2009 - 2010

State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyers Division

Professional Development Committee

Education

2009

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Wisconsin

MPA

2003

Cornell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

G. Steven Burrill Business Plan Competition

Entity Selection

Publications

2010

State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyer News Increase Public Defender Assigned Counsel Pay

2009

Think of Everything, Act Accordingly All articles

Languages

English

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