Atty. James E. Nilles

Atty. James E. Nilles

James E. Nilles is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, civil litigation.

Racine Racine 77 yrs experience 77 year
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Profile Summary

About James E. Nilles at a glance

James E. Nilles is a Member based in Racine, Wisconsin, practicing at Nilles & Nilles, S.C.. They have 77+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1949. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1949) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fe (1949). Educated at University of Wisconsin (LL.B. B.S., 1949) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1946). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Milwaukee County and Racine County Bar Associations Bar Association of the Seventh Federal Circuit State Bar of Wisconsin American Intellectual Law Association Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Racine, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Nilles is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, civil litigation
  • James received a degree from University of Wisconsin in 1946, and has been licensed for 77 years
  • James practices at Nilles & Nilles, S.C. in Racine, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Nilles's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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

James E. Nilles is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Racine 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Nilles

Where is James E. Nilles's law office located?
James E. Nilles's law practice is located in Racine, Wisconsin. The firm is Nilles & Nilles, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Nilles handle?
James E. Nilles focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James E. Nilles practiced law?
James E. Nilles has 77+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1949.
Where did James E. Nilles go to law school?
James E. Nilles earned their education at (LL.B. B.S., 1949); (B.S., 1946).
How can I contact James E. Nilles for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James E. Nilles received?
James E. Nilles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B. B.S.
University of Wisconsin
- 1949
B.S.
University of Wisconsin
- 1946

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1949
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fe
Admitted: 1949

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