Atty. James E. Hough

Atty. James E. Hough

Atty. James E.

Madison Madison 59 Years Experience 59 year
Call (224) 561-5035

Profile Summary

About James E. Hough at a glance

James E. Hough is a copyright, ip, litigation, and government attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1967). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1967) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1964). Serves clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. James E. Hough is a lawyer practicing election, campaign and political law, government, administrative law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Hough's Areas of Practice

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

Copyright Law

James E. Hough is one of 15,929 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Wisconsin →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

James E. Hough is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James E. Hough is one of 118,414 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 Madison 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 E. Hough

Where is James E. Hough's law office located?
James E. Hough's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Hough handle?
James E. Hough focuses on copyright, ip, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James E. Hough practiced law?
James E. Hough has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James E. Hough go to law school?
James E. Hough earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact James E. Hough for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1967
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1967

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