Atty. James L. Miller

Atty. James L. Miller

James L. Miller is a lawyer practicing residential real estate, estate planning, small business and 2 other areas of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Miller at a glance

James L. Miller is a residential, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1973), U.S. Tax Court (1986), and Wisconsin (1992). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1973) and Williams College (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Miller is a lawyer practicing residential real estate, estate planning, small business and 2 other areas of law
  • James L. received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James L. practices in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Miller's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

James L. Miller is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Wisconsin →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James L. Miller is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James L. Miller is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →

Real Estate Law

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

James L. Miller is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James L. Miller is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 L. Miller

Where is James L. Miller's law office located?
James L. Miller's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Miller handle?
James L. Miller focuses on residential, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James L. Miller practiced law?
James L. Miller has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James L. Miller go to law school?
James L. Miller earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James L. Miller for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 1973
B.A.
Williams College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992

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