Don Chewning primarily represents Social Security disability and SSI claimants. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin (B.A. with highest honors) and Marquette University Law School (J.D. summa cum laude), Attorney Chewning began his legal career by clerking for Justice Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Attorney Chewning has argued before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Manitowoc County Bar Association and is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. From 2008-10, he served on the Wisconsin State Bar Board of Governors. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
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Acquired: 2000
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PO Box 199, Kewaunee, WI, 54216
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Posted by Nicole | July 28, 2010
review for Donald J. Chewnig
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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."
"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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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
2007 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member
2004 - Present
Manitowoc County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1997 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
2008 - 2010
State Bar of WisconsinBoard of Governors
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Identifying and Addressing Ethical Issues In Your Practice
2014
Social Security Get the Basics Down & Resolve Ethical Issues in your Practice,
2012
Avoiding Common Mistakes in Social Security Disability Claims
2010
Social Security Disability & SSI
2000
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