Attorney Profile

W. Chris McGough, J.D.

I run a small-town solo practice with the goal of keeping local clients local. I enlist the most up-to-date technology and efficient research resources available to law firms today- reducing costs and increasing productivity. I employ a full-time legal assistant who provides the tech, litigation, client communication, and research support. I keep a manageable caseload which lends to my availability when a client needs to speak with me. I have more time to investigate, research and examine the factual and legal details of a case.

Just like a carpenter, mason, or other tradesmen, good legal work takes time, there are no shortcuts, and the true quality of work shows in the details. I subscribe to these principles, and in the practice of law, I assure you, these same principles apply.

Attorney W. Chris McGough ("mc-GOW") is pictured at the Richland County Court House. ©Corrina Mott

Professional Experience

Current Bar Memberships

City Attorney: City of Richland Center, Richland Center, WI, Apr. 2020-present
Attorney: W. Chris McGough, LLC., Mobile, AL, 2012-2018; Richland Center, WI, 2019- present
Real Estate Investment: McGough Properties, 2010-2015
Attorney/Partner: Darley & McGough, LLC., 2005-2013
Associate Attorney: Greene & Phillips, LLC., 2004-2005
Law Intern to Honorable Judge Kristi K. DuBose, Chief U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Alabama, 2004

Current Bar Memberships

Federal - U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama
Federal Judicial District - U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama
Wisconsin State Bar Association (WSB)
Public Contracts and Construction Law Division- WSB
Government Lawyers Division- WSB
Real Property, Probate, Trust Law - WSB
Alabama State Bar Association
Richland County Bar Association
American Bar Association

Law Experience

Drafted Wills, Trusts, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Living Wills, and other Estate documents.
Drafted deeds, offer to purchases, transfer on death deeds, right of first refusal, land contracts, and other real estate documents.
Assisted clients with buying and selling their personal and business real estate.
Drafted LLC formation documents, operating agreements, contracts, non-compete agreements, and other business law-related documents.
Handled Informal and Formal Probate.
Assisted other attorneys and firms as a consultant or as local representation.
Construction Lien filing, defense of liability issues, breach of contract claims, bond payment issues, and other construction-related legal matters.
Assisted other attorneys as a consultant or expert witness in cases involving construction disputes and building damage claims.
Represented homeowners and business owners with insurance claim disputes as a result of fire, wind, flood, and other perils.
Settlement and/or Litigating premises liability, automobile negligence, workers compensation, and other personal injury claims.
Trial experience consisting of 16 or more jury trials involving criminal cases and more than 50 judge trials for both civil and criminal cases.
Drafted and submitted 10 or more appellate briefs in the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.

Richland County Court House, Richland Center, WI (C) Ashley Mott

Education and Academic Honors

Mississippi College, J.D., 2004
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law’s Vienna Summer Legal Studies Program, 2003
Auburn University, B.S.- Business Admin., 2001
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Memberships

Education and Academic Honors

Wisconsin Realtors Association - Legal Section
Greater Richland Area Chamber of Commerce
Lion's Club of Richland Center
Court and Communities’ Free Legal Clinic
City of Mobile Volunteer Lawyers
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President: 2006-2008), Mobile, AL

Licenses for Construction & Insurance Adjuster

Alabama Licensed Home Builder, 2014-2018

Independent Adjuster Property and Causality

State of Alabama, 2012-2016
State of Georgia, 2012-2012
State of Indiana, 2012-2015
State of Minnesota, 2012-2014

Independent Adjuster - Property

State of Oklahoma, 2012-2015
State of South Carolina, 2012

Independent Adjuster

State of Michigan, 2012
State of Mississippi, 2012-2014
State of South Carolina, 2012
State of Texas, 2012-2014

Claims Adjuster Comprehensive, State of Louisiana, 2012-2015

Adjuster Comprehensive, State of Texas, 2012-2014

TWIA Certified Adjuster, CNC Castastrophe & National Claims

NFIP Certified Insurance Adjuster, 2011-2013