Donald J. Chewning

Donald J. Chewning

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Kewaunee, WI
Practice Areas: Social Security, Criminal Defense

PO Box 199, Kewaunee, WI

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Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 26 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2000

Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Donald J. Chewning, Attorney at Law, LLC

PO Box 199, Kewaunee, WI, 54216

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Donald J. Chewning's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicole | July 28, 2010

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Donald chewning is a very professional and trust worthy person, he believes in the clients that he represent's and will fight for you and your case in till you win! He's very optimistic and patient. He's very understanding and knowledgeable. The most important thing about him is he won't give up on ...you or your case he puts 100 percent in to each clients case and specific needs. I would recommend lawyer Donald J. Chewning to anyone that needs a professional lawyer to handle your case. I already have. :). Thank you Don for fighting for me and my case, you really are the best! I will never forget you.

Posted by Marnee | July 28, 2010 | Social Security Disability

CHEWNING HELPED ME DO THE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE(GET SSA TO LISTEN TO ME)

I WOULD recommend Chewning in a heartbeat!!!! I was so beaten down by Social Security that I had no other choice but to get an attorney. I was treated so bad by Social Security I couldn't believe this was happening in America.Chewning was very honest with me and didn't make it seem like I would win n...o matter what.I am a younger client of his,but we ultimately won and life is so much better since.Chewning was always sending me updates on how my case was going and returned my calls usually promptly(I know he is very busy) I wish I would have gone with him right away instead of trying it alone in the beginning.If you are disabled and need help call Chewning.He will fight for you and help you.He did for me and I could not have done it without him!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO CHEWNING AND HIS STAFF.My life will never be easy,but Chewning helped to lighten the load.

Posted by Eric | July 27, 2010 | Social Security Disability

SSI appealment case

Mr.Chewning helped me every step of the way, keeping me informed, checking up on my status, and fighting for my rights to gain SSI. I highly recommend Don to anyone with a legit case.

Posted by Jan & Bruce | July 27, 2010

professional

Mr. Chewning was very professional handling our case, but he was also very personable. He was straight forward and honest with us. We knew what we expected of him and what he expected of us. I would reccommend Mr. Chewning and his firm to anyone.

Posted by keylargo721 | July 26, 2010 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

LACK OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT DURING MEETING WITH CLIENT

THIS IS A HEAD STRONG ATTORNEY IT IS HIS WAY OR THE HIGHWAY. HAD A DISPUTE WITH HIS SECRETARY ABOUT CASE FILE PAPERS. MET WITH ATTY. TO DISCUSS PENDING TRIAL DATE AND OUT OF THE BLUE HE SNAPS AT ME AND TELLS ME IF I HAVE ANY ISSUES ABOUT HIS SECRETARY I SHOULD NOT APPROACH HER BUT TELL HIM. HE ...STOOD UP FROM HIS CHAIR AND SCREAMED AT ME YOU WILL DO IT MY WAY, AND YOU WILL LISTEN TO ME WHEN IT COMES TO MY SECRETARY. I STOOD UP AND TOLD HIM HE WAS BEING VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND NO ONE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT HIS SECRETARY OTHER THAN HIM AND MY CASE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HIS SECRETARY. THIS ATTORNEY IS YOUNG, ERROGANT AND DOES NOT TAKE CRITICISM WELL EVEN IF IT IS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF HIS FIRM. I AM GOING TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT TO THE WISCONSIN BAR ASSOCIATION. THIS ATTORNEY DESERVES TO BE DISSAPLINED BECAUSE OF HIS TEENAGE-LIKE ANTICS AND FEELINGS TOWARDS HIS SECRETARY. HIS BEHAVIOR HAS NO PLACE IN A PROFESSIONAL JUDICIAL SYSTEM. IN HIS RAGE HE ANNOUNCED HE WAS QUITING MY CASE 30 DAYS BEFORE MY TRIAL AND STOMPED OUT OF THE OFFICE. HIS PARTNER CAME IN AND SAID HE WOULD TAKE OVER MY CASE. HIS PARTNER ASKED TO GIVE HIM 2 WEEKS TO GO OVER MY CASE AND HE WOULD SET UP ANOTHER METING WITH ME. . IF HIS DECISION AND HIS OUTBURST RESULT IN ANY NEGATIVITY OF MY COURT CASE HEARING I WILL START A LIABLE SUITE AGAINST HIM. I HAVE HEALTH ISSUES THIS EXPLOSION BY MY ATTY. DEEPLY AFFECTED ME AND I HAD TO GO DIRECTLY TO MY DOCTOR AFTERWARDS FOR HELP ON THIS MATTER. THIS ATTYS PARTNER CONSTANTLY HAS TO DISTINGUISH ADVERSE CONDITIONS THAT THE HOT HEADED AND AGGRESIVE ATTORNEY STARTS WITH HIS CLIENTS. HIS PARTNER ALSO IS TRYING TO TEACH MY ATTORNEY'S SECRETARY HOW TO HANDLE CLIENTS IN A FAIR AND PLEASANT MANNER. HE TOLD ME HE HAS TAKEN HER UNDER HIS WING AND IS TRYING TO RETIFY HER ATTITUDE TOWARDS THEIR CLIENTS. THIS IS NOT A PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE AND WAS NOT THE SUBJECT AT HAND TO DISCUSS AT MY MEETING WITH MY ATTORNEY. THAT PROBLEM IS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MY CASE. IN MY OPINION, AND THIS IS STRICTLY MY OPINION,MY ATTORNEY EXHIBITED EXTREME JUVENILE BEHAVIOR SUCH AS A LOVE SICK ADOLESCENT WHO WAS PROTECTING HIS GIRLFRIEND. MY ADVICE TO ANYONE SEEKING A GOOD ATTORNEY PASS THIS ONE UP UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE HIS WHIPPING CLIENT. AS HE FOUND OUT I WAS NOT ABOUT TO TAKE ANY OF HIS NONSENSE AS WE STOOD TOE TO TOE HE BACKED DOWN THREW HIS PAPERS ON THE DESK SAID I QUIT, THERE'S YOUR CASE. THIS IS THE GOD'S THUTH WITH A WITNESS PRESENT TO BACK IT UP. I HAVE CONTACTED SEVERAL LAWYERS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THEY COULD NOT BELEIVE THIS INCIDENT TOOK PLACE. THEY SAID HE VIOLATED EVERY ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVELAGE AND SAID I SHOULD CONTACT AND REPORT HIM TO THE WISCONSIN BAR ASSOCIATION. DO YOU THINK I AM GOING TO GET FAIR REPRESENTATION AFTER THIS?

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Donald J. Chewning's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stacy Vogeltanz

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I frequently refer Social Security Disability cases to Attorney Don Chewning. I’ve had the privilege of working with Attorney Chewning on Social Security matters in the past. Attorney Chewning cares about his clients and devotes substantial time and effort to each one of his cases to ensure a positive outcome for his clients. As an attorney, he is very diligent and organized, which is important when dealing with the detail of medical records in Social Security Disability claims. I recommend and endorse Attorney Chewning."

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Jonathan Groth

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Attorney Chewning for approximately 13 years. Over that time I've had the opportunity to refer social security disability cases to him and his firm. Every referral has been very pleased with his work. I believe he truly cares for his clients and would recommend him to others."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Donald J. Chewning, Attorney at Law, LLC

2005 - 2014

Partner, Winter Chewning & Geary, LLP

2004 - 2005

Associate, Radosevich, Mozinski, Cashman & Olson, LLP

2002 - 2004

Associate, Kohler & Hart, LLP

2001 - 2002

Associate, Cook & Franke, S.C.

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk to the Hon. Ann Walsh Bradley, Wisconsin Supreme Court

Associations

2007 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member

2004 - Present

Manitowoc County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1997 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

Member

2008 - 2010

State Bar of Wisconsin

Board of Governors

Education

2000

Marquette Univerisity Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Spring Conference, Washington, D.C.

Identifying and Addressing Ethical Issues In Your Practice

2014

Seminar: Handling a Social Security Disablity Case

Social Security Get the Basics Down & Resolve Ethical Issues in your Practice,

2012

Wisconsin Solo And Small Firm Conference

Avoiding Common Mistakes in Social Security Disability Claims

2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Social Security Disability & SSI

Publications

Languages

English

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