About Claire Ann

Claire Ann Richman is a partner at Richman & Richman LLC, positioned in Madison, Wisconsin. The company, located at 122 West Washington Avenue, Suite 850, specializes in insolvency, real estate, and commercial litigation. Richman has been working as an attorney in Wisconsin since 1993, bringing over three decades in the field to her clients. Her legal expertise spans various regions, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy instances, debt restructuring, and creditor representation. Richman earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1993, the identical yr she began her professional legal career. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Human Development at Marquette University in 1987.

During her time in law school, she worked by clerking for the Western District of Wisconsin, which laid a strong foundation for her destiny practice. This early exposure to the judicial system has contributed to her information of bankruptcy and property law. Her practice now not only consists of insolvency instances however also encompasses real estate disputes and taxation law problems. Richman has a proven track record in handling appeals. This gives clients with a well-rounded strategy to their legal challenges. From 2004 to 2011, she served as a Chapter 7 Trustee for the Western District of Wisconsin, further enhancing her credentials in bankruptcy regulation.

This role allowed her to achieve insights into the details of bankruptcy proceedings, which she now applies in her current practice. Before founding Richman & Richman LLC in 2023, she used to be a companion at Steinhilber Swanson LLP, the place she developed her abilities in commercial litigation and bankruptcy regulation. Her dedication to the field is acknowledged; she has been recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer and was named certainly one of the "Top 25 Female top-rated attorneys list" in 2005. These accolades reflect her commitment to excellence in legal practice and her ability to gain favorable outcomes for her clients. Richman is also actively involved in expert organizations. She is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and has served on its National Board of Directors.

Additionally, her contributions to the State Bar of Wisconsin's Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Creditors' Rights Section consist of serving as its chair and co-chair of its Legislative Committee. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, Richman is well-geared up to serve clients. Her knowledge and active engagement within the legal network make her a respected determine in Wisconsin's legal field.

Education

University of Wisconsin Law School

J.D. (1993)

1990

Marquette University

B.A. (1987) | Interdisciplinary Degree in Human Development - Certified to teach grades 1-8

1983

Accepted Jurisdictions

7th Circuit
Wisconsin

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court · Admitted 1993

Types of Cases Handled

bankruptcy real estate commercial litigation debt restructuring creditor representation real estate disputes tax law appeals

Legal Services Scope

Chapter 7 And 13 bankruptcy cases Debt restructuring Creditor representation Real estate disputes Tax law issues Appeals

Dispute Resolution 1

Conciliation

Professional Associations

American Bankruptcy Institute

Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 122 W Washington Ave Ste 850 Madison WI 53703-2732