John A. Spheeris, J.D.
Legal Research Services
I combine a law degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with 30+ years of corporate IT experience to provide research assistance to solo and small law firms throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.
What I can do for your firm
I provide practical research and litigation-support services to solo and small law firms, helping attorneys save time and prepare more efficiently for cases. My background combines a law degree with more than 30 years of experience in information technology, research, analysis and working with complex information.Legal Research:
I can research statutes, regulations, case law and other legal authorities and provide organized, concise research summaries to help you evaluate legal issues and prepare for your next step. I can also locate and summarize relevant authorities on specific questions that you identify.Deposition Summaries:
I can review deposition transcripts and prepare clear, organized summaries, highlighting important testimony, disputed facts, admissions, inconsistencies and other information relevant to the case.Mediation Assistance:
I can assist attorneys in preparing for mediation by reviewing and organizing relevant case materials, researching important factual issues and assisting in other areas that may require particular attention during the mediation.Case Preparation:
I can assist with the preparation of cases by organizing documents and factual information, reviewing deposition testimony, identifying important facts and inconsistencies, and creating concise summaries that allow attorneys to quickly understand and work with large amounts of case information.Contact:
If you have a research or litigation-support project that could benefit from additional time and analytical assistance, I'd be happy to discuss your needs.
My background and experience
Professional Summary:
With a unique combination of a legal academic background and more than 30 years as a corporate I.T. professional, I can provide analytical skills, online research assistance and legal writing to help your firm.Legal Education:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) — University of Wisconsin Law School
University of Wisconsin–Madison, December, 1982 (Academic Dean's List, semester ending December, 1981)Legal Experience and Recent Training:
- Currently providing pro-bono legal research assistance to a local community organization in Shorewood, Wisconsin.
- Completed seven online legal training courses during the summer of 2026 to update my legal skills, covering topics such as legal research, law and generative AI, legal writing, online legal resources and ChatGPT for attorneys.
- Mediated the dissolution of a small Arizona-based record company involving copyright and publishing rights issues.Highlights of Corporate Work Experience:
- London Stock Exchange Group, (regional office acquired from Thomson-Reuters Corp.).
Brookfield, Wisconsin. I.T. Programmer/Analyst, Conversions Department (2006-2022).
Analyzed and wrote programs to convert corporate clients onto our stock trading system.
- Beacon Technologies, Madison, Wisconsin, I.T. Consultant (1998-2003).
Provided on-site I.T. consulting services to corporate clients in Madison area, such as American Family Insurance and CUNA Mutual Insurance.
-Compuware Corp (acquired original company Computer People Unlimited), Milwaukee, Wisconsin I.T. Senior Programmer/Analyst (1989-1998).
Provided on-site I.T. consulting services to corporate clients in Milwaukee area, such as Northwestern Mutual Insurance and Time Insurance.Why My Background Is Different:
My career has required me to work with complex information analysis, identifying important details, solving problems and communicating findings clearly. Combined with my legal education, this experience allows me to approach legal research and litigation-support assignments with both a legal and analytical perspective.
