Atty. James Fredrick Stern

Atty. James Fredrick Stern

Atty. James Fredrick Stern is a lawyer practicing securities, transportation, franchises and franchising and 3 other areas of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James Fredrick Stern at a glance

James Fredrick Stern is an AO Smith Corp. based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1989), and Wisconsin (1992). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1988) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Atty. James Fredrick Stern is a lawyer practicing securities, transportation, franchises and franchising and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James Fredrick Stern's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

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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 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 Fredrick Stern

Where is James Fredrick Stern's law office located?
James Fredrick Stern's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Fredrick Stern handle?
James Fredrick Stern focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James Fredrick Stern practiced law?
James Fredrick Stern has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Fredrick Stern go to law school?
James Fredrick Stern earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact James Fredrick Stern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1988
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992

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