Atty. James Alan Friedman

Atty. James Alan Friedman

Atty. James Alan Friedman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business, media and 6 other areas of law.

Madison Madison 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James Alan Friedman at a glance

James Alan Friedman is a Shareholder based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1993), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1993), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1996), and Ho-Chunk Nation Bar (1997). Educated at University of Wisconsin, Madison (J.D., 1992) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.E.E., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. James Alan Friedman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business, media and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.E.E. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Friedman's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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 Alan Friedman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Madison 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 Alan Friedman

Where is James Alan Friedman's law office located?
James Alan Friedman's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Friedman handle?
James Alan Friedman focuses on contracts, business, ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James Alan Friedman practiced law?
James Alan Friedman has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Alan Friedman go to law school?
James Alan Friedman earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.E.E., 1988).
How can I contact James Alan Friedman for a consultation?
You can contact James Alan Friedman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Alan Friedman received?
James Alan Friedman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin, Madison
- 1992
B.E.E.
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1996
Ho-Chunk Nation Bar
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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