Previous Law Firm Name

• Willett & Klein SC
• Stephen D. Willett, S.C.

Law Firm Overview

The law firm was founded in the late 1940's by Larry Mattison.  In 1954, he formed a partnership with Donald Olson.  Attorney Mattison retired to Florida in 1959 while Attorney Olson passed on in 1976.  Stephen D. Willett purchased the practice from Mr. Olson's estate.

The law firm's areas of practice include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy, criminal defense, divorce, personal injury, probate, real estate, traffic, Social Security disability, wills, & worker's compensation.

Areas of Practice

• Bad Faith Insurance
• Bankruptcy Law
• Collections
• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
• White Collar Crimes
• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• Adoption
• Child Support
• Divorce
• Elder Law
• Social Security -- Disability
• Litigation & Appeals
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Trusts
• Wills
• Medical Malpractice
• Real Estate Law
• Landlord/Tenant
• Taxation Law
• Probate
• Workers' Compensation
• Criminal Defense

Honors and Awards

• Who's Who in Wisconsin, 1975
• Who's Who in American Law, 1977
• Outstanding Young Men in America, 1981
• William J. Campbell Award, 1988 - 2001
• University of Wisconsin--La Crosse, Wall of Fame, 1992
• University of Wisconsin--La Crosse, Maurice Graff, Alumni of the Year Award, 2001
• Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Alumni of the Year Award, 2002
• Mason of the Year, Phillips Lodge No. 225, 2002
• National Leadership Award-Business Advisory Council of the USA Congress

Published Works

• "The Success Factor in Acquisitions: Human Resources", 1990
• "Subordinate's Perception of Superior's Motivation and Level of Management as Determinants of Subordinate's Motivation: A System Approach" , 1986
• "Constitutional and Procedural Aspects of Employee Access to the Federal Courts: Promotion and Termination", 8 Valparaiso University Law Review, 1974
• "Public Aid to Private Education", Catholic University of American Law Review, 528, Vol. 20, 1971

Classes and Seminars

• Lecturer, General Practice Course, UW-Madison Law School, 1981 - 1998
• Adjunct Professor, Cardinal Stritch University, 1987 - Present
• Associate Professor, Mt. Senario College, 2001 - 2002

West Practice Categories

Bad Faith Insurance, Bankruptcy Law, Collections, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crimes, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Child Support, Divorce, Social Security -- Disability, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate Law, Landlord/Tenant, Taxation Law, Workers' Compensation Law