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JAMES G. NOWAKOWSKI

JAMES NOWAKOWSKI received his law degree in 1983 from Marquette University Law School. Jim's practice involves defending self-insured employers and insurance companies in worker's compensation cases. Jim is a frequent seminar speaker for the State Bar of Wisconsin and the National Business Institute concerning worker's compensation and related employment issues. Jim is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and a past vice-president of the Milwaukee Insurance Adjusters Association. Jim was formerly with the firm of Halling & Cayo for 13 years, 10 of which was as a partner.

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James G. Nowakowski

Graduated:
Marquette University Law School (1983)
Admitted:
Wisconsin
Member:
State Bar of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Association of Worker's Compensation Attorneys

 

STEPHEN J. McMANUS

STEPHEN J. McMANUS is a 1993 graduate of the University of Arizona College of Law where he was selected for the advanced trial advocacy course and served an internship with the Pima County Superior Court. Before starting Nowakowski & McManus, LLP, Steve served in the Judge Advocate General's Department of the United States Air Force and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. While in the Air Force, Steve earned numerous awards and medals including two Air Force Commendation Medals, an Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Commander's Excellence Award. He was also selected as a Command Briefer for Headquarters Third Air Force, RAF Mildenhall, England, and as such, was the designated public relations officer on behalf of the Air Force with numerous U.S. and international dignitaries.

In 2000, Steve joined the firm of Halling & Cayo, S.C., where he practiced in the area of litigation with a primary emphasis on military defense, worker's compensation, insurance defense, and professional licensing. Steve continues to serve as a reservist, responsible for recruiting at all law schools in northern Illinois and Wisconsin.

Steve is married to Moira (née Dempsey) of Wilmette, Illinois, and they have five children.

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Stephen J. McManus

Graduated:
University of Arizona College of Law(1993)
Admitted:
Arizona
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Member:
State Bar of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Association of Worker's Compensation Attorneys
Milwaukee Bar Association
State Bar of Arizona
St. Thomas More Lawyer's Society of Wisconsin
District of Columbia Bar Association

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A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE

The attorneys of Nowakowski & McManus, LLP, bring many years of legal experience and success to the firm. With experience and skills in a wide range of legal defense services, they have handled hundreds of cases involving:

  • Military defense
  • Worker's compensation
  • Professional licensing
  • Military tort actions