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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
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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 attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James C. Ratzel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →
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 attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James C. Ratzel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James C. Ratzel is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Wisconsin →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James C. Ratzel is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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