"I try to empower my clients to make informed decisions through honest communication"

M. Nicol Padway

Partner

Bar Admissions:
Wisconsin Supreme Court, 1975
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1975
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
U.S. Tax Court

I am a partner here at Padway & Padway, Ltd.  I have been a practicing attorney since 1975. I have extensive litigation experience including first degree homicide cases, personal injury, products liability, divorce, commercial and real estate trials. In addition, I have represented Unions and their members in all manner of negotiations and arbitration proceedings throughout my career.  Given the scope of my practice, I have experience representing both labor and management and this provides me with a unique perspective on labor and employment issues.  I believe that hard work, open communication and honest assessment of a case leads to the best attainable results. I try to empower my clients to make informed decisions through honest communication. I take great pride in my work and endeavor to provide the best possible legal representation for my clients. Since a client places his or her trust in my abilities, I am obligated to utilize my best efforts on their behalf.

My wife Janet and I have four children. In addition to my law practice, I currently serve as the Chairman of the North Shore Fire Commission.  I have also served as a City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner, serving as the Chairperson for that commission for 4 one year terms.  I have in the past and I continue to provide extensive volunteer service in a number of capacities.  I currently serve as a board member on the Milwaukee Survive Alive Foundation and I am a member of the Milwaukee Fire Bell Club, an organization supporting local fire departments.  I am also a member of the Milwaukee Winter Club Youth Hockey Board of Directors and Coordinate the Coaches Committee. I have coached youth hockey and currently  referee youth and high school hockey. I feel that it is a privilege to assist in the development of the young people in my community.

Education:
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1975, J.D.
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1972, B.A. with Honors; History

Published Works:

• Allocation of Police Personnel, Commission Report, 1990

Classes/Seminars Taught:

• Presenter, Workers' Compensation Applicants Issues, National Safety Council Training Program, July, 1998
• Responder, Moral Responsibility of Police, Marquette University Center for Ethics Studies, March 1992
• Community Oriented Policing Conference Participant, April 1990
• Seminar Chairman, Criminal Liability in the Work Place, A.S.S.E., 1986
• Continuing Education Lecturer, Marquette University, 1978-1979
• Medical Ethics Seminar Presenter, A Legal Analysis of the Quinlan Case:  The Right to Die, Mount Sinai Hospital, 1976

Honors and Awards:

• AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
• Milwaukee Police Department Certificate of Appreciation, 1994
• Milwaukee Fire Department Certificate of Appreciation, 1994

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Wisconsin State Bar Association, Litigation Section
• Wisconsin State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Wisconsin Association for Justice
• American Association for Justice
• Milwaukee Bar Association
• Mayor's Task Force on Juvenile Violence, 1992
• Member, Congregation Sinai, 1977-1997 Board of Trustees
• Winter Club Youth Hockey Program, 1997 - Present Board of Directors
• Winter Club Youth Hockey Program, Coordinator Coaches Committee
• Benjamin Cardozo Society, 1993-1994 Co-Chairman
• Friends of the U.W.M. Golda Meir Library

Additional Positions and Associations:

• North Shore Fire Commission, Chairman, 2004 - Present
• North Shore Fire Commission, Commissioner, 1999 - Present
• City of Milwaukee, Fire and Police Commissioner, 1988-1994
• City of Milwaukee, Fire and Police Commission, Chairman, 1990-1994
• Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, Legal Intern, 1974-1975
• State Public Defender Appellate Division, Legal Intern, 1974
• City of Madison Police Department, U.W. Law School Police/Community Relations Project, Legal Intern

Areas of Practice:
Personal Injury
Business
Labor & Unions

Commercial
Family Law
Real Estate
Criminal

M. Nicol Padway
Padway & Padway, Ltd.
633 West Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1900
Milwaukee WI, 53203
 
Phone:  (414) 277-9800
Fax:       (414) 277-0189
Email:   mnpadway@padwaylaw.net

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