Business & More Attorney · Serving Janesville, WI · 52+ Years Experience
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About James A. Meier at a Glance
James A. Meier is a Member based in Janesville, Wisconsin, practicing at Meier, Wickhem, Lyons & Schulz, S.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, business, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1974) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ (1974). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1974) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rock County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin. Serves clients in Janesville, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James A. Meier
- Atty. James A. Meier is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, litigation, business and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at Meier, Wickhem, Lyons & Schulz, S.C. in Janesville, WI
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James A. Meier's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Meier handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Janesville.
Personal Injury in Janesville
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 A. Meier is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →
Estate Planning & Probate in Janesville
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James A. Meier is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →
Business & Corporate Law in Janesville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James A. Meier is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Workers Compensation in Janesville
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James A. Meier is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil Litigation in Janesville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James A. Meier is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Janesville
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 Janesville 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.
Janesville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Janesville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Janesville Choose James A. Meier
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James A. Meier's practice in the field of personal injury, estate planning, business, workers comp, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James A. Meier brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ, James A. Meier can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, estate planning, and business, James A. Meier can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Janesville
A Janesville-based practice means James A. Meier attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James A. Meier Handles in Janesville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James A. Meier has experience with under Wisconsin law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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