John A. Cravens

John A. Cravens is an attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing banks, credit unions, and other financial service providers. His practice focuses on foreclosures, collections, asset recovery, bankruptcies, and related creditor rights matters. He also handles civil litigation, mediation, real estate, and banking and financial law disputes.

John earned his B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison before obtaining his J.D. from Marquette University. His education laid the groundwork for a career centered on financial institutions and complex dispute resolution. He applies practical legal knowledge and steady judgment to guide clients through challenging legal and regulatory issues.

John has extensive experience developing dispute resolution strategies, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. He works to resolve matters in a timely and cost-effective manner while protecting his clients’ financial interests. His background in insolvency and creditor rights allows him to address both routine and high-stakes financial disputes.

Throughout his career, John has represented lenders in foreclosure proceedings, collection actions, and bankruptcy cases. He understands the operational and regulatory pressures facing financial institutions and tailors his advice to meet those needs. His civil litigation practice also includes real estate and banking-related conflicts.

John A. Cravens is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Marathon County Bar Association. He is also affiliated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Approval Counsels and was selected for inclusion in the Top Lawyers in Wisconsin list in 2013. He continues to provide reliable counsel grounded in experience and professional dedication.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Weld Riley, S.C.
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Marathon County Bar Association
• Member, Fannie Mae Approval Counsel
  
• Member, Freddie Mac Approval Counsel

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Marquette University Law School
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Wisconsin–Madison
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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