Brad C. Schweiger

Brad C. Schweiger

Richter & Schweiger, LLP
  • Divorce, Family Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • Illinois, Wisconsin
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Biography

Brad is a founding partner at Richter & Schweiger, LLP, focusing on family law litigation, has training as a mediator, and cts as Guardian ad Litem. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School) where he was also Managing Editor of the Journal of Computer and Information Law (JCIL). Brad also was a contributor to JCIL, with a published comment, and has been featured in an article for the Chicago Tribune. Brad went on to complete a 40-hour Family & Divorce Mediation Training Certificate Program through DePaul University College of Law.

Brad decided to return to his native Wisconsin in 2011, focusing his practice on Family Law. Brad prides himself on assisting families in achieving their short and long-term goals, during what is often the most difficult time in their life.

Brad is licensed to practice law in both Wisconsin and Illinois. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Illinois State Bar Association, Dane County Bar Association, Dane County Family Law Attorneys Group, Dane County Delivery of Legal Services Committee, Family Law Workshop Committee, is a mediator with the Dane County Bar Case Mediation Program, serves as a judge for the annual Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament, volunteers at the Vera Court Neighborhood Center Legal Clinic which received the 2024 Community Partner Award from the Dane County Bar Association for outstanding pro bono work, serves on his local Zoning Board of Appeals, and acts as a Guardian ad Litem. Brad has also been elected to the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section Board of Directors.

When he is not in the office, Brad enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, hiking, and traveling.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Wisconsin
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Professional Experience
Founding Partner
Richter & Schweiger, LLP
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https://www.richterschweiger.com/
Partner
Richter & Phillips, LLP
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Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Graduated Top 20%
Activities: International Environmental Moot Court Competition, Stetson University College of Law, Florida; 1L Mock Trial Competition; Public Interest Law Council; Environmental Law Society; The Journal of Computer and Information Law, Managing Editor; Common Law Review, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic,Articles Editor
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
B.S. | Psychology/Legal Studies
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Professional Associations
Dane County Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Dane County Family Law Attorneys Group, Dane County Delivery of Legal Services Committee
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State Bar of Wisconsin
Member
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Activities: Family Law Workshop Committee
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Illinois Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
The Role of the Guardian ad Litem, Guardian ad Litem Training 2024: Back to Basics, Madison, Wisconsin
State Bar of Wisconsin
From Art to RSUs: Unique Assets to Value, Split or Sell, 43rd Annual Family Law Workshop 2024, Door County, Wisconsin
Certifications
Family and Divorce Mediator
DePaul University
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
Richter & Phillips, LLP
Madison
121 South Pinckney Street
Suite 525
Madison, WI 53703
Telephone: (608) 390-3555
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed