William A. Padway

1957 - 2006

Bar Admissions:
Wisconsin, 1982
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1982
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1982

Will was a partner at Padway & Padway and actively practiced law in Wisconsin from 1982 to 2006. He believed the best legal representation is provided through a thorough and honest evaluation of the situation, hard work, and an open line of communication with clients. He understood and appreciated his clients and their legal problems. He felt honored to represent our clients and did so diligently and to the best of his ability.

He was married to Vicky Padway for 20 years and had three children. Will trained and spoke at seminars for Municipal Judges and Court Clerks and often addressed Labor Union Members on numerous legal topics pertaining to the work place. Will believed everyone has an obligation to assist their community. He volunteered by organizing and running the Glendale little league, (1995-1997), Nicolet Youth Basketball Club, (1997-2003), coached youth soccer, (1993-2002), and coached the Nicolet High School summer basketball team, (2001-2006). He spoke annually to high school seniors educating them on the legal consequences of their actions.

Education:
Memphis State University School of Law, Memphis, TN, 1982, J.D.
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1979, B.A.

Published Works:

• Family and Medical Leave Act:  The Employee's Perspective, Wisconsin Lawyer, April, 1992.

Classes/Seminars Taught:

• Selected to participate in creating Milwaukee County Guidelines for Charging Ordinance Violations in State Court or Municipal Court, 2003-2004
• Lecturer, The Operation of the Municipal Court, Citizens Police Academy, Fox Point, WI, 2002
• Lecturer, The Operation of the Municipal Court, Citizens Police Academy, Fox Point, WI, 2000.
• Lecturer, Analysis of a Mock Trial, Municipal Judge Seminar, Lake Geneva, WI, 2000
• Lecturer, Reporting Work Injuries, Local 61 AFL-CIO Labor Presentation, Milwaukee, WI, 2000
• Lecturer, Interpreters and Guardian Ad Litem's in the Courts, Municipal Court Clerk Seminar, Fond Du Lac, WI, 1999
• Lecturer, Ethics in the Courtroom, Municipal Court Clerk Seminar, Fond Du Lac, WI, 1999.
• Lecturer, The Operation of the Municipal Court, Citizens Police Academy, Fox Point, WI, 1999
• Lecturer, Selected Problems in Municipal Court, Municipal Court Clerk Seminar, Lake Geneva, WI, 1998
• Lecturer, Harassment in the Work Place, Local 61 AFL-CIO Labor Presentation, Milwaukee, WI, 1995

Honors and Awards:

• AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
• Elected Fox Point Municipal Judge, 1997-2006
• Current President of Municipal Judges Association for the State of Wisconsin, elected June 2005
• Past Chairman of the Milwaukee County Municipal Judges Bench-Bar Committee

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Wisconsin State Bar Association
• Member, Labor and Criminal Law Division of the State Bar
• Milwaukee Bar Association Member
• Municipal Judges Association Member
• Milwaukee County Municipal Judges Bench-Bar Committee

Areas of Practice:
Criminal Law
Traffic
Divorce
Labor
Personal Injury
Workers' Comp

"Will believed everyone has an obligation to assist their community"

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