Sheila Stuart Kelley

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Phone: 608-348-2615

Fax: 608-348-2415

Email: Contact Sheila



 

Sheila has been practicing law at Kopp McKichan, LLP since 1989. She graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law and began her career in Platteville, where she first assisted in personal injury cases. 

Later, Sheila did criminal and juvenile defense work, and she wrote many appeals in a variety of forums, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Her current practice includes elder law, guardian ad litem, estate planning, real estate, civil litigation, and appellate work. In her role as a guardian ad litem, Sheila represents minor children, vulnerable adults, unborn children and the elderly. 

Sheila is married to Mark, a software engineer and they have four children and two grandchildren. Outside the office, Sheila is involved in the community in volunteering for her children's activities and serving as the Chair of the PHS Scholarship Fund Board. 

She has presented to a variety of community and professional groups on numerous legal topics. She has been a member of the Grant County Interdisciplinary Team to combat Elder abuse since its inception.

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Areas of Practice

Guardianship

Elder Law

Litigation

Appeals

Collections

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Wisconsin, 1989
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2003 

EDUCATION

  • University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa
    • J.D. - 2005
    • Honors: With Distinction
  • Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
    • B.A. magna cum laude
    • Major: English

Representative Cases

  • In re the Guardianship of Jane E.P.

Classes/Seminars

  • Financial Abuse of the Elderly, Meal Site Managers, 2012
  • Advance Financial and Health Care Decision Making, First National Bank, 2012
  • Powers of Attorneys, Manor Care Nursing Home, 2012
  • ADA, ADAA and other Acronyms, Tri County Human Resources, 2010

Professional Associations
and Memberships

  • Wisconsin Bar Association, 1989 - Present