Atty. James A. Pelish
In 1997, he was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a membership by an invitation only organization of lawyers practicing primarily in the litigation field, and has served on its State Committee. He has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Milwaukee Magazine.
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James A. Pelish is a Partner based in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, practicing at Thrasher, Pelish & Heaney Ltd.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on workers comp, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1972). Educated at University of Illinois J.D. (—) and Tulane University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin the Wisconsin Defense Council the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys the Defense Research Institute Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin and the Barron County Bar. Serands clients in Rice Lake, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- In 1997, he was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a membership by an invitation only organization of lawyers practicing primarily in the litigation field, and has served on its State Committee
- He has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Milwaukee Magazine
- Past service to the professional includes a term as district attorney and an 8-year stint on a District Committee of the Wisconsin Supreme Court's Professional Responsibility Committee
- He also serves as the Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire
- Outside interests include amateur theater, the American Civil War, travel and trying to keep up with his wife on hiking treks and bicycle trips
- Asked to briefly summarize his career and accomplishments, Jim states, "At the University of Illinois, a great trial lawyer and federal Jurist Prentice Marshall taught me the basics of trying lawsuits
- I tried my first jury trial less than one year out of law school and have never looked back
- Trial work is the most exciting part of the profession, and the most challenging
- While proud to have been made a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and having been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer, what pleases me most is when I receive a nice note or call from a happy client
- This business is, after all, about real people with real problems, and I will never forget that."
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Rice Lake 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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