Professional Accomplishments

Personal Data

Date of Birth

January 8, 1947

Marital Status

Married to Mary Mackey Willett (2001 to present)
Married to the late Diane Falbe Willett (1969-1998)

Children

Erika Brooke Willett
Stephen Bryce Willett

Step-children

Nicole Leigh Moser
Megan Michelle Moser

Education

The Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Ph.D. Business Administration, 1990

Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, M.S. Management, 1986

Catholic University of America School of Law, Washington, D.C., J.D., 1972

Activities

Law Review, 1970-72
Law Review Managing Editor, 1971-72
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity

University of Wisconsin--La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, B.S. (with honors), 1969

Activities

Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, President
Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges, 1968
Delta Sigma Phi Social Fraternity
Football, 4 letters; Coaches All-American Team, 1968
Wrestling, 4 letters; Coaches All-American Team, 1969

Madison West High School, Madison, Wisconsin, 1965

Employment

Stephen D. Willett, S.C., Phillips, Wisconsin, 1999-present

Willett & Klein, S.C., Phillips, Wisconsin, 1976-1999

Stafford, Rosenbaum, Rieser & Hansen, Madison, Wisconsin, 1973-1976

Chief Law Clerk of Judge A. Andrew Hauk, 1972-1973

U.S. District Court, C.D., California

Experience

Admitted and licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, 1972-present

Admitted to the United States' District Courts for:

The Central District of California
The Eastern District of Wisconsin
The Western District of Wisconsin
The United States Tax Court
The United States Veterans District Court

Admitted to and has practiced before the United States Supreme Court

Admitted to and has practiced before the United States Circuit Court for the 7th Circuit

Regularly appears before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin

Legal Memberships

State Bar of Wisconsin, 1972

Board of Directors of the General Practice Division, Chair
Appellate Division, Member

Dane County Bar Association

Price-Taylor County Bar Association

American Bar Association

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America

The Lac du Flambeau Tribal Court

The Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies

The Wisconsin Association of School Attorneys

The Lac Coutre Oreilles Tribal Court

The United States Veterans Court of Appeals

Club Memberships

Phillips Lions Club

Board of Directors, Secretary, 1979-1981

Phillips Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors, Member

Trinity Methodist Church, Madison, Wisconsin

Board of Trustees, Member, 1973-1976

Wisconsin Weigh-In Club

President, 1977-1978

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and Alumni Association

University of Wisconsin--La Crosse

La Crosse Alumni Association, Member
La Crosse Quarterback Club, Member
La Crosse National "L" Club, Member
La Crosse Foundation, Director, 1997-2007

The Union Institute and University Graduate Alumni Association

Cardinal Stritch Alumni Association

Phillips United Methodist Church, Phillips, Wisconsin

Board of Trustees, Chair, 1986-1989
Administrative Board, Chair, 1988-1989
Board of Trustees, 1996-2000

Publications and Theses

"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

State Appointments

Wisconsin Commissioner to Commission on Uniform State Laws, 1982-1984

Wisconsin Judicial Council, 1988-1998, 2002-2006

Vice Chair, 1991-1996
Chair, 1996-1998

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, 1991-2007

Environmental Quality/Enforcement Committee, Chair, 1994-1996
Air, Waste & Water/Enforcement Committee, Chair, 1996-2007

Task Force on Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing, 1992-1995

Teaching Assignments

UW-Madison Law School, Lecturer, General Practice Course, 1981-1998

Cardinal Stritch University, Adjunct Professor, 1987-present

Mt. Senario College, Associate Professor, 2001-2002

Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Phillips Lodge #225

Past Master, twice
Mason of the Year, 2002

Island City No. 330

Barnes No. 365

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, (Lodge, Council, Chapter, and Consistory)

Valley of Madison and Valley of Eau Claire; honorary member of the Supreme Counsel and a 33rd Degree

Nobel of Zor Shrine Temple, (Zor Flambeau Clowns, Royal Order of Jesters)

Order of the Eastern Star, (Park Falls Chapter No. 187)

National Sojourners--Milwaukee Chapter No. 27

Wisconsin Demolay--Legion of Honor

York Rite

Chippewa Council R&SM #25
Eau Claire Chapter No. 36
Eau Claire Commandery No. 8

Masonic Societas Rosecruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis

Red Cross of Constantine, Chippewa Conclave

Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons

Jurisprudence Committee, 1988-present
Grievances and Appeals Committee, Chair, 1988-1998
Grand Marshal, Grand Officer, 1990-1991
Grand Pursuivant, Grand Officer, 1991-1993
Grand Junior Steward, Grand Officer, 1993-1994
Grand Senior Steward, Grand Officer, 1994-1995
Grand Junior Deacon, Grand Officer, 1995-1996
Grand Senior Deacon, Grand Officer, 1996-1997
Grand Junior Warden, Grand Officer, 1997-1998
Grand Senior Warden, Grand Officer, 1998-1999
Deputy Grand Master, Grand Officer, 1999-2000
M.W. Grand Master of Masons, 2000-2001
Grand Trustee of Masons, 2001-2006
Committee Chair, 2002-2006

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, 2002, Phillips Lodge No. 225

National Leadership Award-Business Advisory Council of the USA Congress

Offices and Activities

Member of UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources Advisory Board, 1999-2005; Board Chairman, 2003-2005

City Attorney of Phillips, Wisconsin, 1977-2000

Price County Corporate Counsel, 1980-1984

AnnMarie Foundation, Legal Counsel, 1976-present

American Heart Fund Drive, Chair, City of Phillips, 1976-1998

Licensed Federal Aviation Pilot, 1983-present

Young Scientists of America, Inc., Board of Directors, 1990-2000

Areas of Practice

Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, Traffic, Social Security Disability, Wills, & Worker's Compensation