Atty. James Nathaniel Phillips

Atty. James Nathaniel Phillips

Atty. James Nathaniel Phillips is a lawyer practicing business, esops, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 47 J. Erfahrung 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James Nathaniel Phillips at a glance

James Nathaniel Phillips is a Head based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1979) and Wisconsin (1980). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1979) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Atty. James Nathaniel Phillips is a lawyer practicing business, esops, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James Nathaniel Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Tax Law

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

James Nathaniel Phillips is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Nathaniel Phillips is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Nathaniel Phillips

Where is James Nathaniel Phillips's law office located?
James Nathaniel Phillips's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Nathaniel Phillips handle?
James Nathaniel Phillips focuses on business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James Nathaniel Phillips practiced law?
James Nathaniel Phillips has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Nathaniel Phillips go to law school?
James Nathaniel Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact James Nathaniel Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact James Nathaniel Phillips directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Nathaniel Phillips received?
James Nathaniel Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1979
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1979
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1980

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