Gregory J. Paradise
About Gregory J. Paradise
Gregory J. Paradise is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Gregory J. Paradise is recognized in the following practice area:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Paradise Van Note and Umland LLC
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Madison, WI
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