Atty. James L. Bartells

Atty. James L. Bartells

Atty. James L.

Wausau Wausau 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James L. Bartells at a glance

James L. Bartells is a Member based in Wausau, Wisconsin, practicing at James L. Bartells, LTD. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1974) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1974). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1974) and University of Wisconsin (B.B.A., 1971). Active member of Marathon County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Wausau, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. James L. Bartells is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, negligence law, insurance
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at James L. Bartells, LTD in Wausau, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Bartells's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Bartells handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James L. Bartells is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James L. Bartells is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Wisconsin →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James L. Bartells is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wausau are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L. Bartells

Where is James L. Bartells's law office located?
James L. Bartells's law practice is located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The firm is James L. Bartells, LTD. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Bartells handle?
James L. Bartells focuses on personal injury, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James L. Bartells practiced law?
James L. Bartells has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James L. Bartells go to law school?
James L. Bartells earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James L. Bartells for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1974
B.B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1974

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