Insurance & More Attorney · Serving Wausau, WI · 52+ Years Experience
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About James L. Bartells at a Glance
James L. Bartells is a Member based in Wausau, Wisconsin, practicing at James L. Bartells, LTD. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1974) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1974). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1974) and University of Wisconsin (B.B.A., 1971). Active member of Marathon County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Wausau, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James L. Bartells
- Atty. James L. Bartells is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, negligence law, insurance
- James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at James L. Bartells, LTD in Wausau, WI
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James L. Bartells's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Bartells handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wausau.
Personal Injury in Wausau
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James L. Bartells is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →
Workers Compensation in Wausau
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James L. Bartells is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Wisconsin →
Insurance Law in Wausau
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James L. Bartells is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Wausau
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 Wausau 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.
Wausau Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Wausau-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Wausau Choose James L. Bartells
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James L. Bartells's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James L. Bartells brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, James L. Bartells can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and insurance, James L. Bartells can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Wausau
A Wausau-based practice means James L. Bartells attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James L. Bartells Handles in Wausau
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James L. Bartells has experience with under Wisconsin law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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