John D. Neal
Partner
Shareholder
JOHN was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He grew up in Kankakee, Illinois and Baltimore, Maryland. He received a B.A. in 1969 from Boston College and received an M.A. in English Literature and his law degree from U.W.-Madison. John was a worker's compensation administrative law judge from 1973-1980. He Joined Stafford & Neal, S.C. in 1981. Since that time, he has also written the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Handbook, which is used as a valuable resource by both attorneys and judges in Wisconsin.
John, his wife Bonnie and their family live in the Madison Area. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer and golf. When there is no soccer or golf, he keeps himself occupied with wood working.
Year Joined Firm
- 1981
Areas of Practice
- 95% Workers' Compensation - (Employee Only)
- 5% Social Security -- Disability/SSI Hearings
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1972
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1973
Education
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- J.D. - 1973
- Honors: With Honors
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- Master's Degree - 1970
- Major: English Literature
- Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- B.A. - 1969
- Major: English Literature
Published Works
- Workers Compensation Handbook, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1978-2010
Classes/Seminars
- Adjunct Professor Teaching Course: Worker's Compensation Law, University of Wisconsin Law School, 2008 - Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Tite College of Worker's Compensation Lawyers Fellow, 2010 - Present
- Wisconsin Association of Worker's Compensation Attorneys, 2002 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Division, Administrative Law Judge, 1973 - 1980
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Advisor to Labor Members of Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Advisory Council, 1995 - Present
