Atty. Angela A. James

Atty. Angela A. James

Atty. Angela A.

Madison Madison 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Angela A. James at a glance

Angela A. James is a Senior Counsel based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on zoning, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2000). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 2000) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Angela A. James is a lawyer practicing government, zoning, planning and land use, environmental law and 1 other area of law
  • Angela received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Angela practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Angela A. James's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Angela A. James is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Angela A. James is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Wisconsin →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Angela A. James is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Wisconsin →

Energy & Utilities Law

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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 Madison 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 Angela A. James

Where is Angela A. James's law office located?
Angela A. James's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Angela A. James handle?
Angela A. James focuses on zoning, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Angela A. James practiced law?
Angela A. James has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Angela A. James go to law school?
Angela A. James earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Angela A. James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2000
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2000

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