Attorney
William L. Fahey
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(608) 286-7234
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Assistant
Carol Mays
(608) 286-7232
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Attorney Fahey’s work largely involves the development and implementation of strategies, plans, programs, and transactions for businesses, governmental entities, and individuals.
Attorney Fahey has organized business entities. He has provided general representation to business and governmental entities with respect to their business affairs, including work in the areas of contracts, commercial transactions, and loans. He has assisted businesses with asset purchases and sales, and advised individuals and businesses with respect to business ownership issues and the purchase and sale of business ownership interests. He has represented clients in a variety of business mergers and acquisitions.
Attorney Fahey has broad experience with respect to real estate projects and transactions. He has represented clients with respect to the purchase and sale of real estate. He has worked on many real estate and building construction projects for Wisconsin school districts and other governmental entities.
Attorney Fahey also has extensive experience in the areas of probate, wills, trusts and estates, representing individuals with a variety of needs and interests.
Admitted to Practice
- Wisconsin State Courts
Honors & Recognition
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
- Real Estate Law, 2012-Present
- Utilities Law, 2022-Present
- AV®Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
- Martindale-Hubell, “Wisconsin’s Top Rated Lawyers” in business
- Member of the Beta Gamma Sigma honorary fraternity
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Community Involvement & Board Memberships
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Lecturer
- Wisconsin Bar Association Hotline, Volunteer
- Belleville Area Cultural Foundation, Former Board Member
- Queen of Peace Elementary School, Former Education Commission Member
- Catholic Charities, Former Marketing Committee Member
- Wisconsin State Bar – Corporation and Business Law Committee Member (to revise Wisconsin Business Corporation Law), 1985-1987
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Dane County Bar Association
Education
- J.D., University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law
- B.B.A., With Honors, University of Wisconsin – Madison
William’s Latest Writing & Presentations
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Could Increase Liability under the ADA and Section 504
School Law FYI | 07.14.25
In A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, the US Supreme Court likely increased the potential liability for school districts and colleges under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504.