Lawyer Carol M. Gapen, graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 1968 University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 1988, is now employed by The Law Center for Children & Families at 450 S. Yellowstone Drive Madison, WI 53719.

While being a member of Dane County Bar Association; State Bar of Wisconsin; American Academy of Adoption Attorneys., Carol M. Gapen is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Carol M. Gapen as your lawyer, you should consider whether Carol M. Gapen offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Carol M. Gapen has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Carol M. Gapen's office is located at Madison, WI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Carol M. Gapen has been admitted in 1988, Wisconsin. His or her practice areas include Adoption Law; Children; Child Protection; Children's Rights; Interstate Adoptions; Termination of Parental Rights; Agency Adoptions; Foster Care; Grandparent Visitation Rights; Independent Adoptions; Surrogacy Law; Third Party Custody; Gay and Lesbian Family Law.

Carol M. Gapen's college and law school education includes University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 1968, University of Wisconsin-Madison, J.D., cum laude, 1988. Other biographical background includes Involved with issues affecting children and families for many years, first as a drug and alcohol counselor, a hospital social worker, a child protective services worker, and since 1988, as an attorney. Writes and presents frequently about child related issues to attorneys, grandparents, foster parents, social workers and others. Authored briefs in the United States and Wisconsin Supreme Courts, including an amicus brief supporting grandparents in the Troxel case. Worked though the legislature and the courts to develop laws to protect and nurture children. Member: The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys since the early 1990's; TEMPO, a group for professional women. Recipient, 2007, U.S. Congressional Angel of Adoption, which recognizes and honors the good work of individuals who have enriched the lives of children through adoption. Founder of Adoptions of Wisconsin, Inc. and serves on its board of directors. Founder, Owner and Officer of The Surrogacy Center, LLC.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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