John Knight, Partner
Contact
phone: (608) 283-1764
fax: (608) 283-1709
Assistant
Sheila Hart
phone: (608) 283-1753
Banking & Corporate Law
John concentrates his practice in the area of banking and the business practices of banks and bank holding companies. In particular, he focuses on community bank mergers and acquisitions, regulatory matters affecting banks, including enforcement actions and compliance issues, bank holding company formations, subchapter S conversions, shareholder transactions, and shareholder and director issues. John serves as counsel to several Wisconsin community banks and to Bankers' Bank of Madison, Wisconsin. He is also general counsel to the Wisconsin Bankers Association and, in that capacity, has been involved in drafting and reviewing legislation of interest to the banking industry.
Education
- J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, cum laude
- B.S., Western Michigan University
Awards
- Listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for banking and corporate law, 1993 - present
- Named Madison's Banking Lawyer of the Year for 2009 by "Best Lawyers in America" for 2009
- Included on the Wisconsin "SuperLawyers" list
Writings, Seminars & Contributions
- Frequent speaker at banker and director educational programs for many years, including programs sponsored by the Graduate School of Banking conducted at the University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Bankers Association
- Author of many articles for Wisconsin Banker Association publications on legal topics of interest to Wisconsin community banks
- Chair of Boardman's Banking Group
- Former Member and President of Boardman's Executive Committee
Other Memberships
- Wisconsin State Bar
- Dane County Bar Association
- American Bar Association (Business Law Section; Banking and Uniform Commercial Code Committees)
Interesting Facts
- In his spare time, John likes to run and climb mountains
