About Donald
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
11 years
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-25%
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 26 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Donald J. Chewning, Attorney at Law, LLC
PO Box 199, Kewaunee, WI, 54216
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Donald J. Chewning's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
30 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Social Security
Posted by Debbie | August 08, 2010 | Social Security
Professional, curtious, and thourough.
Mr. Chewning handled a Social Security case for me with great success. He handled everything for me in a timely manner and with professionalism. I would hire him again.
Donald J. Chewning's Lawyer Endorsements
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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Experience
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 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
Education
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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
Publications
2000
Languages
English