Atty. James Decleene
Atty. James Decleene is a lawyer practicing business and corporate, business estate planning, health care and 2 other areas of law.
Business And Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 11+ Years Experience
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About James Decleene at a Glance
James Decleene is an Attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, ip, tax, and health care. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2015). Educated at Marquette University Law School (J.D., 2015) and Ripon College (B.A., 2012). Active member of American Bar Association Milwaukee Bar Association. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Decleene
- Atty. James Decleene is a lawyer practicing business and corporate, business estate planning, health care and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Ripon College in 2012, and has been licensed for 11 years
- James practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas Explained
James Decleene's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Decleene handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Estate Planning & Probate in Milwaukee
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Decleene is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →
Business & Corporate Law in Milwaukee
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Decleene is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Intellectual Property in Milwaukee
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
James Decleene is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →
Tax Law in Milwaukee
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James Decleene is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →
Health Care Law in Milwaukee
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James Decleene is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Milwaukee
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 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.
Milwaukee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Milwaukee-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose James Decleene
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Decleene's practice in the field of estate planning, business, ip, tax, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Decleene brings 11+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and ip, James Decleene can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means James Decleene attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James Decleene Handles in Milwaukee
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James Decleene has experience with under Wisconsin law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact James Decleene directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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