About Donald
Donald J. Chewning is a attorney specializing in Social Security Disability and SSI claims, based in Kewaunee, Wisconsin. He earned his Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1997 and graduated summa cum laude from Marquette University Law School in 2000. Admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar in 2000, Attorney Chewning has dedicated his career to assisting individuals whose disability claims have been denied by the Social Security Administration.
He represents clients in appeals before the agency's Appeals Council and, when necessary, in federal district court. His experience includes over 800 disability hearings before Administrative Law Judges across Wisconsin and other states. In addition to his state admission, Attorney Chewning is authorized to practice in several federal courts, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, the Northern District of Illinois, and the Western District of Michigan. He has argued cases before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago and has appeared before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Attorney Chewning is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and served on the Wisconsin State Bar Board of Governors from 2008 to 2010. He is also a member of the Manitowoc County Bar Association. He began his legal career by clerking for Justice Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Currently, he operates his own firm, Chewning Legal, LLC, located at 1607 Washington Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241.
Attorney Chewning's dedication to his clients is evident in the positive feedback he receives — Clients commend his professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes in their cases. For those seeking assistance with Social Security Disability appeals in Wisconsin, Attorney Chewning offers comprehensive legal support to handle the requirements of the process.
