Atty. Jere D. McGaffey

Atty. Jere D. McGaffey

Atty. Jere D.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 65 yrs experience 65 year
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About Jere D. McGaffey at a glance

Jere D. McGaffey is a Retired Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1961). Educated at Harvard Law School LL.B. 1961 Member Harvard Law School LL.B. magna cum laude (—) and University of Nebraska B.A. Accountancy University of Nebraska B.A. first in class University of Nebraska B.S. Accountancy University of Nebraska B.S. first in class (—). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Jere D. McGaffey is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • Jere received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Jere practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Jere D. McGaffey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jere D. McGaffey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

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Tax Law

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 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 Jere D. McGaffey

Where is Jere D. McGaffey's law office located?
Jere D. McGaffey's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jere D. McGaffey handle?
Jere D. McGaffey focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Jere D. McGaffey practiced law?
Jere D. McGaffey has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Jere D. McGaffey go to law school?
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Education

Harvard Law School LL.B. 1961 Member Harvard Law School LL.B. magna cum laude
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University of Nebraska B.A. Accountancy University of Nebraska B.A. first in class University of Nebraska B.S. Accountancy University of Nebraska B.S. first in class
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Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1961

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