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James M. Ward is a Member based in Wausau, Wisconsin, practicing at Weld, Riley, S.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1976). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1976) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of District 8 Fee Arbitration Committee, 1987—) Wisconsin School Attorneys Association (President, 2003-2004, State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Wausau, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. James M. Ward is a lawyer practicing management labor law, employment law, government law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- James practices at Weld, Riley, S.C. in Wausau, WI
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James M. Ward's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Ward handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James M. Ward is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James M. Ward is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Wisconsin →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
James M. Ward is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Wisconsin →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James M. Ward is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 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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