Barry J. Book

Education & Background Barry J. Book graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1986 and from Marquette University Law School in 1989. He is the Vice-President and a Shareholder at Podell & Book, S.C. Since his admission to the Bar in 1989, Mr. Book has practiced in a number of areas including Criminal, Civil, Real Estate, Probate and Family Law. His practice now focuses exclusively on Family Law. Comprehensive Family Law Experience When handling Family Law matters, he manages all issues relating to the dissolution of a marriage such as division of assets, disputes regarding custody and placement of children, maintenance (formerly known as alimony) and child support. In paternity cases, the issues to be considered are child support, placement and custody of children and the establishment of paternity. Mr. Book has had extensive experience serving as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) where he represents the best interest of minor children in custody and placement disputes. Attorney Barry J. Book Offers Mediation Services He also acts as a mediator in Family Law matters and is often requested to do so by other lawyers and judges. Mr. Book handles cases primarily in Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha Counties. However, he has handled cases in most counties throughout Southeast Wisconsin. Memberships & Associations Mr. Book is presently a member of the Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial Chapter of the American Inns of Court (Master designation) State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section Milwaukee Bar Association Former Co-Chair of the Milwaukee Bar Assocciation GAL Sub-Committee Former chair of the Milwaukee Bar Association-Family Law Section Former board member of the Divorce Cooperation Institute Former board member of the Society of Family Lawyers. Barry J. Book Has Been Named a “Super Lawyer” for Family Law, a Recognition of the Top 5% Lawyers in the State of Wisconsin Every Year Since 2006 He has also achieved an AV peer