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John D. Neal

Madison, Wisconsin
Partner
Shareholder

Phone: 608-251-6045
Fax: 608-251-6688
Email: Contact Me

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 Organization

  • 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, 1973
    J.D.
    Honors: With Honors

  • University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1970
    Master's Degree
    Major: English Literature

  • Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 1969
    B.A.
    Major: English Literature

Published Works

  • Workers Compensation Handbook, State Bar of Wisconsin, 1978-2010

Classes/Seminars Taught

  • 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

Birth Information

  • September 21, 1947, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America