Atty. James A. Walt

Atty. James A. Walt

Atty. James A.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Walt at a glance

James A. Walt is a Member based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at James A. Walt. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1976). Educated at Marquette University Law School Class of 1976 (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. James A. Walt is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, probate law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Marquette University Law School in 1976, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at James A. Walt in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Walt's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James A. Walt is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James A. Walt is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James A. Walt is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Tax Law

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

James A. Walt is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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 A. Walt

Where is James A. Walt's law office located?
James A. Walt's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is James A. Walt. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Walt handle?
James A. Walt focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James A. Walt practiced law?
James A. Walt has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James A. Walt go to law school?
James A. Walt earned their education at (—).
How can I contact James A. Walt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A. Walt received?
James A. Walt's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Marquette University Law School Class of 1976
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1976

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