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Coad, Richard A.
Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C.
33 East Main Street
Suite 400
Madison, WI 53703-3095
Phone: (608) 257-0945
Fax: (608) 257-5764
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Websites associated with this firm:http://www.hbslawfirm.comSummary
Lawyer Overview
Richard A. Coad defends individuals and corporations accused of criminal or professional misconduct. He represents clients in federal and state courts; from investigation, through trial and appeal.
Rick joined the firm in November, 2007, after serving as an Associate Federal Defender in both Madison and Green Bay. He has extensive federal court experience in both the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin. Rick has represented clients in matters ranging from illegal firearms possession and drug conspiracies to complicated fraud cases. In order to provide the most effective defense of his clients, Rick believes in knowing his client well, exploring all of the facts of the case, and looking for opportunities to litigate legal issues to improve the posture of the case. In consistently taking this approach, he has developed a solid motions practice. A successful motion can lead to the exclusion of evidence or the dismissal of charges.
Additionally, Rick has expertise in appellate litigation. He has briefed and argued cases in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Recently, he was lead counsel on Logan v. United States, a case involving the federal firearms law, which he argued in the United States Supreme Court.
In recognition of Rick’s work, he has been named one of Super Lawyer®’s Rising Stars.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
West Practice Categories
Criminal Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Wisconsin State Bar
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Honors and Awards
- "Rising Star" - Super Lawyers and Rising Stars®/Milwaukee Magazine, 2007
- "Rising Star" - Super Lawyers and Rising Stars®/Milwaukee Magazine, 2008
Classes and Seminars
- Litigating Motions in Concealed Carry and Other Firearms Cases, Wisconsin State Public Defender 2008 Conference, September 26, 2008
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota
J.D. - Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
B.A.
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
33 East Main Street
Suite 400
Madison, WI 53703-3095
Phones
(608) 257-0945
Faxes
(608) 257-5764