Norman D. "Norm" Farnam
Recognized since 2013
Madison, Wisconsin
Litigation - Real Estate
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Real Estate Law



Norm is a member of the firm Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC and is a business attorney. Norm focuses his practice on lender representation through all phases of lending, from loan origination and renewals, to workouts and forbearance, litigation including foreclosures and bankruptcy proceedings, and assisting with liquidation of bank-owned assets. His extensive experience working closely with his clients throughout the life cycle of the lending relationship has provided him with insight into the practical issues faced by lenders. When crafting real-world and creative solutions for originating loans, fashioning workouts, and selling bank-owned property, Norm’s clients rely on his deep understanding, not just of lending, but of other areas of the law such as real estate, personal property, succession planning, and business organizations.
In addition to representing lenders, Norm has a vibrant business transactional and litigation practice. Norm also assists the firm’s clients with their intellectual property needs.
Contact & Links
- Lawyer Page: http://www.stroudlaw.com/attorney/norman-d-farnam/
- E-mail: nfarnam@stroudlaw.com
Location
- 33 East Main Street, Suite 610
P.O. Box 2236
Madison, WI 53701-2236
Education
- Northern Illinois University, BA, graduated 1994
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
Affiliations
- Community Bankers of Wisconsin - member
- Dane County Bar Association - member
- State Bar of Wisconsin - member
- Wisconsin Bankers Association - member
8 The Best Lawyers in America® awards


Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Real Estate, Madison (2022)
- Litigation - Real Estate, Madison (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 for work in:
- Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings
- Selected as a "Rising Star" on the Wisconsin Super Lawyer list by Law & Politics Magazine and Milwaukee Magazine (2006-2009)
- Named a "Top Lawyer" by Madison Magazine
Areas of Practice
- Business Guidance and Representation
- Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Lender Representation
- Real Estate
Publications and Speaking Engagements
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Wisconsin Civil Procedure Before Trial, State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE (Co-Author of Jurisdiction Chapter), June 2011-2013
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Revised UCC Article 9: Compliance Tips for Creditors and Debtors, Wisconsin Lawyer, July/August 2013
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Special Problems in Foreclosing Condominiums, Presented at the State Bar of Wisconsin Real Estate & Business Law Institute, June 14, 2013
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The Problem of Lender Compliance with Tenant-Notice Requirements, Wisconsin Lawyer, August 2009
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