About the Author

Renee A. Read

Attorney at Law

rread@remleylaw.com

Areas of Practice: Family Law, Collections, Disability Law, and General Practice

Education:

Juris Doctor Degree, 2004; Saint Louis University School of Law – St. Louis, MO

Visiting Student, Fall 2003; Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Science, with honors, Microbiology (major) and Chemistry (minor), 2000; University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA

Admissions:

Wisconsin Supreme Court – All State Courts of Wisconsin, 2004

U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin, 2005

U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2011

Background:

Renee was born and raised in a farming community in Dubuque County, Iowa.  She graduated with honors from the University of Iowa earning a B.S. degree in Microbiology.  Renee spent a semester as a visiting student at Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, MN where she was involved in various student groups and was recognized by the National Dean’s List.  She received the Dean’s Scholar scholarship from Saint Louis University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctorate degree and certificate in Health Law.  Renee joined a Janesville, WI law firm in 2004 becoming a partner in the firm in 2008.  She continues to develop her practice emphasizing in family law, collections, and disability law.

Renee and her husband, Eric, relocated to the Fox Cities in 2010 to be closer to family.  They have one son and reside in Greenville.  As a volunteer, Renee enjoys being involved in the communities where she lives and works. In 2013, Renee was recognized for her community involvement and professional excellence and was selected for the Fox Cities Future 15 Award, presented by PULSE Young Professionals, a program of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and The Post-Crescent. She has since been recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers Magazine.

 Professional & Community Activities:

Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley, Inc., Former Board Member/President

Fox Cities Morning Rotary, Member, Former President

Volunteer, Winnebago County Free Legal Assistance Clinic

Member, Fox Valley Women Lawyers

Member, Lawyer Referral & Information Service

Member, Outagamie County Bar Association

Member, Winnebago County Bar Association

Frequent Seminar Speaker – Various legal topics