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James K. Ruhly is an Attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Boardman & Clark LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, real estate, and education. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1968), U.S. Supreme Court (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1983). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1968) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. James K. Ruhly is a lawyer practicing fair employment law, municipal employment law, school law and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- James practices at Boardman & Clark LLP in Madison, WI
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James K. Ruhly's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James K. Ruhly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James K. Ruhly is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James K. Ruhly is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
James K. Ruhly is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Wisconsin →
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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 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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