Atty. James A. Wilke

Atty. James A. Wilke

Atty. James A.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Wilke at a glance

James A. Wilke is a Shareholder based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and energy. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1974) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin (1974). Educated at John Marshall Law School (LL.M. Intellectual, 1990) and Marquette University (B.S.E.E., 1970). Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Intellectual Property) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. James A. Wilke is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, industrial models and designs, energy and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.E.E. degree from Marquette University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Wilke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Wilke 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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James A. Wilke is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James A. Wilke is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Wisconsin →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 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. Wilke

Where is James A. Wilke's law office located?
James A. Wilke's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Wilke handle?
James A. Wilke focuses on business, ip, m&a, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James A. Wilke practiced law?
James A. Wilke has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James A. Wilke go to law school?
James A. Wilke earned their education at (LL.M. Intellectual, 1990); (B.S.E.E., 1970).
How can I contact James A. Wilke for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Intellectual
John Marshall Law School
- 1990
B.S.E.E.
Marquette University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1974

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