Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Neenah, WI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony ... +2 more

About William

Biography

Attorney William J. Hammett is a founding member and partner with Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC. Established in 1997, the law firm has offices in Neenah and Appleton, Wisconsin. Serving clients throughout the Fox Valley region and surrounding areas, Mr. Hammett represents the rights and interests of those who are going through a divorce or other serious family issue.

Attorney Hammett graduated from UW-Madison in 1986. He received his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University in 1989. Mr. Hammett is a member for the Winnebago County Bar Association and served as President in 1997-98. Mr. Hammett is licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Widely regarded as one of the leading family law attorneys in his region, Mr. Hammett has achieved notable success counseling and guiding client through the divorce process assisting in reaching agreements and resolving their conflicts concerning custody, placement, support, spousal maintenance, the division of the marital estate, and other related matters. Approximately 80% of Mr. Hammett's practice consists of representing clients in divorce actions, paternity actions, adoptions, and termination of parental rights proceedings. The remaining 20% of his practice consists of mediating family law disputes to help parties come to terms in the most amicable and efficient manner possible. As noted, Mr. Hammett has significant experience with paternity actions, adoptions and termination of parental rights cases. In all cases, he treats his clients with the compassion and respect they deserve as he works to help increase their chances of obtaining the favorable outcomes they seek for themselves and their children.

Recognized for his success, Mr. Hammett holds a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Review rating and has earned numerous other accolades from his peers. He also received many five-star reviews and heart-felt testimonials from his satisfied clients as well as 10 Best in client satisfaction award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. His AVOO rating is 10.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

Contested and Uncontested divorces

35%

Child Custody 25%

Child custody and child support

25%

Alimony 20%

20%

Adoption 10%

10%

Family 10%

For approximately the last 20 years I have limited my practice to the areas of divorce, paternity actions, custody and placement disputes, support issues, and termination of parental rights and adoption actions.

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 36 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1989

Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Location

Hammett Bellin & Oswald LLC

675 Deerwood Ave, Neenah, WI, 54956-1629

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Hammett, Bellin, & Oswald, LLC

4650 West Spencer Street, Appleton, WI, 54913

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William J. Hammett's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Julie | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Definitely recommend, excellent!!

Bill and his staff were easy to work with during my divorce process. My initial call for the free consultation occurred quickly and was very helpful to me as I did not know what to expect when my ex hired an attorney (we were attempting to divorce via pro se initially.) Bill was great at explainin...g what I did not understand and answering my questions. He put my worries at ease. I felt he had my child's and my best interests in mind, even as far as what is worth fighting for in the divorce to take into account the billing time it would take to resolve and determine which items were worth pursuing or letting go in favor of pursing other changes or arguments. I highly recommend Bill for a divorce attorney! I would definitely retain Bill's services again, should the circumstances ever arise for any legal matter. Remember, you get what you pay for, cheaper doesn't mean better and Bill was a far better attorney than the cheaper attorney hired by my ex. The judge even complimented Bill on his cross-examining of my ex at my divorce hearing after court!

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Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Best Possible Outcome

Attorney Hammett handled a divorce case for our son. There were many unusual details involved in said case. "Bill" was thorough and professional at all times. Because our situation was outside the norm a lot of communication among us and attorney Hammett was required. He was succinct and to the ...point. Thus we were well pleased with both the fees and service. I would strongly recommend Bill for any domestic issues.

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Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Happy With My Choice

Bill and his staff handled my case with the utmost professionalism. I found him to be knowledgeable, and his expertise saved me thousands of dollars in potential settlement costs. Further, he also handled a very sensitive case with the highest degree of empathy, but with a matter-of-fact approach. ... Although I hope to never find myself in the situation where his services would be necessary, he will be my first phone call should it ever become necessary.

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William J. Hammett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Natalie Sturicz

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bill for over five years. He is not only experienced in family law but skilled and driven to achieve the best possible results for his clients. He is among the best attorneys in Wisconsin practicing family law."

Jeffrey Oswald

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is one of the best divorce attorneys in the entire state. He has the skill, legal knowledge, and trial skills that are second to none."

Jeffrey Kippa

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill's knowledge of the law, coupled with his dedication to his clients, make him one of the best family law attorneys in the state."

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