Lownik, Steven James

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Updated 10/7/2008

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Gatzke, Ruppelt & Bucher, S.C.

15730 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151-5119

Phone: 262-649-1250 / 866-414-0177

Fax: (262) 814-1799

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Summary

Current Employment Position(s)

Associate

Lawyer Overview

Steven J. Lownik has practiced as an attorney in New Berlin since 1982, joining Gatzke & Ruppelt in 2006. He practices in the areas of worker’s compensation, social security disability and family law. After many years as a municipal prosecutor, he has extensive experience in a court room, having successfully prosecuted over 100 jury trials. This experience carries over into his present practice allowing him to successfully represent claimants in thousands of worker’s compensation and social security disability matters.

Attorney Lownik was born in New Jersey on March 29, 1956, while his father was stationed there in the military. He grew up in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin until departing for Marquette University. He received his degree in accounting in 1979 and received his law degree from Marquette in 1982. While in law school, he was active with many organizations, and continues as a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. He is a member of the Waukesha County Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin and is licensed to appear in the Federal courts for the Eastern and North District of Wisconsin.

Lownik moved to Brookfield in 2006 after residing in New Berlin for 25 years. He lives with his wife, Sharon, and their four children. For over 15 years he has routinely volunteered his time and energies coaching children of all ages in a variety of sports. He was active in the New Berlin Kickers Soccer program, the New Berlin West Youth Football and the New Berlin Athletic Association.

Areas of Practice

  • Social Security Disability- Claimants 45%
  • Worker's Compensation- Claimants 30%
  • Family Law 25%
25% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

West Practice Categories

Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Workers' Compensation Law, State & Municipal Employees

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, 1982
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1982

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1982 - Present (Member)

Past Employment Positions

  • Schober & Radtke, S.C., Partner, 1988 - 2006
  • Schober & Radtke, S.C., Associate, 1982 - 1988

Education

  • Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1982
    J.D.
  • Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    B.A.
    Major: Accounting

Fees

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Office Information

Address

15730 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151-5119

Phones

262-649-1250
866-414-0177

Faxes

(262) 814-1799

Emails

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Websites

http://www.grblaw.net

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