Atty. James Decleene

Atty. James Decleene

Atty. James Decleene is a lawyer practicing business and corporate, business estate planning, health care and 2 other areas of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 11 Years Experience 11 year
Call (414) 300-7573

Profile Summary

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

  • 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 Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Decleene is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Decleene is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Decleene is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James Decleene is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Decleene

Where is James Decleene's law office located?
James Decleene's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Decleene handle?
James Decleene focuses on estate planning, business, ip, tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James Decleene practiced law?
James Decleene has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did James Decleene go to law school?
James Decleene earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.A., 2012).
How can I contact James Decleene for a consultation?
You can contact James Decleene 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.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University Law School
- 2015
B.A.
Ripon College
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2015

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