Atty. Douglas James Patch

Atty. Douglas James Patch

Atty. Douglas James Patch is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 31 Years Experience 31 year
Call (414) 300-7449

Profile Summary

About Douglas James Patch at a glance

Douglas James Patch is a Shareholder based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1995). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1995) and Marquette University (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Douglas James Patch is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Marquette University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Douglas practices at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas James Patch's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas James Patch is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Douglas James Patch is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Douglas James Patch is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Milwaukee 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 venue, 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 Douglas James Patch

Where is Douglas James Patch's law office located?
Douglas James Patch's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas James Patch handle?
Douglas James Patch focuses on business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Douglas James Patch practiced law?
Douglas James Patch has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Douglas James Patch go to law school?
Douglas James Patch earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Douglas James Patch for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas James Patch received?
Douglas James Patch's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1995
B.S.
Marquette University
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1995

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