Atty. James R. Cauley

Atty. James R. Cauley

Mr. James R.

Waukesha Waukesha 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James R. Cauley at a glance

James R. Cauley is a contracts, employment, business, ip, and m&a attorney based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1980), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1984). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1980) and Brown University (M.A. University, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Waukesha, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. James R. Cauley is a lawyer practicing contract law, business law, international law and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a M.A. degree from Brown University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices in Waukesha, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Cauley's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James R. Cauley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Wisconsin →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James R. Cauley is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Waukesha 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 R. Cauley

Where is James R. Cauley's law office located?
James R. Cauley's law practice is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Cauley handle?
James R. Cauley focuses on contracts, employment, business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James R. Cauley practiced law?
James R. Cauley has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James R. Cauley go to law school?
James R. Cauley earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (M.A. University, 1977).
How can I contact James R. Cauley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James R. Cauley received?
James R. Cauley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1980
M.A. University
Brown University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1984

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