Atty. James H. Gormley

Atty. James H. Gormley

Atty. James H.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James H. Gormley at a glance

James H. Gormley is a Special Counsel based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin Federal District Courts of the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin Seventh Circuit (1980). Educated at Marquette University Law School (JD, 1980) and Arizona State University M.B.A. U.S. Air Force Academy B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Atty. James H. Gormley is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, construction, real estate
  • James received a M.B.A. degree from Arizona State University, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Gormley's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

James H. Gormley is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 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 H. Gormley

Where is James H. Gormley's law office located?
James H. Gormley's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Gormley handle?
James H. Gormley focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James H. Gormley practiced law?
James H. Gormley has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James H. Gormley go to law school?
James H. Gormley earned their education at (JD, 1980); (—).
How can I contact James H. Gormley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James H. Gormley received?
James H. Gormley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Marquette University Law School
- 1980
Arizona State University M.B.A. U.S. Air Force Academy B.S.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin Federal District Courts of the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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