Atty. James C. Ratzel

Atty. James C. Ratzel

Atty. James C.

Brookfield Brookfield 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Ratzel at a glance

James C. Ratzel is a Member based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, practicing at Ratzel, Pytlik & Pezze LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1984), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1987). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1980) and Hanover College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Board of Directors Chair, Substantive Law Committee on Workers Compensation and Employment Law, State Bar of Wisconsin Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Brookfield, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. James C. Ratzel is a lawyer practicing trial practice, workers compensation defense, federal law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Hanover College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Ratzel, Pytlik & Pezze LLC in Brookfield, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Ratzel's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James C. Ratzel is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Brookfield 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 C. Ratzel

Where is James C. Ratzel's law office located?
James C. Ratzel's law practice is located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The firm is Ratzel, Pytlik & Pezze LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Ratzel handle?
James C. Ratzel focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James C. Ratzel practiced law?
James C. Ratzel has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James C. Ratzel go to law school?
James C. Ratzel earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James C. Ratzel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James C. Ratzel received?
James C. Ratzel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1980
B.A.
Hanover College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987

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