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In 1976, Margaret Stafford began a law firm. She limited her scope of practice to claims for worker’s compensation benefits for injured workers, and claims for social security disability or SSI benefits. Since then, the firm has continued to grow. John Neal joined the firm in 1981. Greg Meyer practiced with the firm from 1985 until his retirement in 2004. Helen Schott joined the firm in 1991 and, most recently, Chuck Soule in 2004.

Delivering consistently strong representation in worker’s compensation claims doesn’t just happen. It is a result of personal commitment and years spent practicing in the field. Margaret, John, and Helen each have years of experience working as administrative law judges for the State of Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Division. Helen served as Bureau Director of the Worker's Compensation judges. John originated and continues to co-write the Worker’s Compensation Handbook, published by the State Bar of Wisconsin and used by worker’s compensation attorneys and judges across Wisconsin.

Over the years, the Stafford & Neal attorneys have appeared as speakers for numerous worker’s compensation seminars presented to lawyers, doctors and other medical professionals, labor groups, and the University of Wisconsin Extension-School for Workers. They have also represented the interests of injured workers by appearing in front of various legislative committees.

Today, 90% of the firm’s work is representing injured workers in claims before the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Division. The remainder is representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

What best describes the atmosphere of Stafford & Neal, S.C.? The firm operates in a friendly, informal, yet professional atmosphere. The attorneys frequently consult with each other to produce the best results for their clients. Our clients find the attorneys at Stafford & Neal good listeners, aggressive in their work, and thorough in their preparation.