Linda Vanden Heuvel

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      Linda Vanden Heuvel

      Germantown, Wisconsin
      37 years of experience

      Biography

      Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel has been practicing law in Wisconsin for over 30 years, and has repeatedly received a superb rating from www.Avvo.com and a AV-rating from www.Martindale.com, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. She has been named to the National Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. Recently receiving the client distinction award for recognized excellence in quality of service, overall value, responsiveness and communication ability, Attorney Vanden Heuvel provides divorce representation including custody and placement and other areas of family law. Notwithstanding Attorney Vanden Heuvel's extensive and recognized practice in the area of family law, she is equally skilled in personal injury and has been named a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She is particularly experienced in representing the brain injured and those seriously injured in auto accidents. Linda has also been admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. She was recently recognized in the New York Times for successfully representing a pregnant women wrongfully detained based on a violation of her doctor/patient privilege and more.

      Practice Areas

      Divorce

      Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

      Family Law

      Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

      Elder Law

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Credit Cards Accepted
      • Contingent Fees - personal injury and accident cases only
      • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. works with clients relative to its fees. Each case is unique and given individualized attention from start to finish, including determination of reasonable fees.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Wisconsin, Since 1977
      7th Circuit, Since 1977
      D.C. Circuit, Since 1988
      Federal Circuit, Since 1977
      U.S. Supreme Court, Since 1985

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written
      French : Spoken

      Professional Experience

      Attorney Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown

      Year: 1977 - 1983

      Description:

      Managing Partner/Owner Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C.

      Year: 1982 - Current

      Description: Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. is a top-rated law firm serving clients in Germantown, West Bend, Milwaukee, Appleton, Sturgeon Bay and Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Attorney Linda S. Vanden Heuvel provides legal representation to clients in the areas of family law, divorce, custody and placement, grandparents rights, as well as personal injury and employment law. Attorney Daniel R. Dineen, who works out of the West Bend office, addresses the needs of individuals and businesses in the areas of business law, corporate law, estate planning and real estate. Attorney Lisa M. Vanden Heuvel is the go-to attorney for mediation, adoption and other areas of family law including divorce. Attorney Nathan J. Dineen was recently named as a Rising Star and as one of Wisconsin's Up and Coming Lawyers. He focuses his representation on DUI/OWI as well as criminal defense. The firm is AV-rated and well-recognized throughout the State of Wisconsin for the excellence of its reputation. Offering 24/7 availability and evening and weekend appointments, the firm places the needs of its clients first and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

      Professional Associations

      Board of Professional Responsibility Member (1978 - 1988)

      Task Force on Battered Women President (1982 - 1990)

      American Bar Association Member (Current)

      United Way Board of Directors (2005 - 2010)

      United Way of Washington County Board of Directors (2008 - Current)

      Family Law Assistance Program (FLAP) Worked Cooperatively to Create the Program (2011 - Current)

      Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Member (Current)

      Friends of Abused Families Board Member (2004 - 2005)

      United States Supreme Court Bar Association Member (Current)

      State Bar of Wisconsin Member (Current)

      Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Bar Association Member (Current)

      National Association of Law Enforcement Attorneys Member (Current)

      Milwaukee Bar Association Member (Current)

      Cooperative Divorce Bar Association Member (Current)

      Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin Member (Current)

      Washington County Bar Association Member (Current)

      Awards

      • AV-Preeminent Recognition Award

        Martindale-Hubbell 2016.0

        Note: Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel received for the past 18 years the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary.

      • 10.0 Superb Attorney Award

        www.Avvo.com 2016.0

        Note: For many years Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel has annually received Avvo's 10.0 Superb Attorney Award, in recognition of her legal ability and experience.

      • Client Distinction Award

        www.Lawyers.com 2015.0

        Note: Attorney Linda S. Vanden Heuvel received the Client Distinction Award for her excellence in quality of service, overall value, responsiveness and communication ability.

      • Milwaukee's Leading Lawyers

        Milwaukee Magazine 2015.0

        Note: Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel was recognized as one of Milwaukee's highest ranked attorneys in the 2015 edition of Milwaukee Magazine, factoring in peer endorsements, experience, education, training, speaking, publishing and awards.

      Education

      • Marquette University Law School J.D. | Law

        Year: 1977 - present

        Honors: Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel was tenacious in law school. She worked full-time and attended law school full-time--unheard of even in today's world. Her work ethic continues to be one of her important attributes in representing clients. Scholarship Award Winner Activities: Law Review

      Speaking Engagements

      Divorce in Wisconsin, Women to Women, West Bend, Wisconsin, April 1, 2017, Association of Professional Women, Explanation of the divorce process in Wisconsin including custody and placement, property division and support.

      Certifications

      • Travel Agent: InteleTravel.com

      Websites

      http://www.vhdlaw.com/

      Top-Rated Wisconsin Divorce Attorney

      Germantown Office

      Address:

      W175N11086 Stonewood Drive, P.O. Box 550, Germantown, WI 53022

      Fax:

      (262) 250-7686

      West Bend Office

      Address:

      246 South 5th Avenue, West Bend, WI 53095

      Fax:

      (262) 353-3896

      Appleton Office

      Address:

      4650 West Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914

      Fax:

      (262) 250-7686

      Sturgeon Bay Office

      Address:

      1449 Green Bay Road, Suite 9, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

      Fax:

      (262) 250-7686

      Sister Bay Office

      Address:

      10589 South Highland Road, Suite 9, Sister Bay, WI 54234

      Fax:

      (920) 854-9974

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