Atty. James Coates
Atty. James Coates is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate.
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James Coates is an Attorney based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, practicing at Block Legal Services, LLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on probate and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2013). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (JD, 2012). Serves clients in Brookfield, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. James Coates is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate
- James has been licensed for 13 years
- James practices at Block Legal Services, LLC in Brookfield, WI
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 venue, 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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