Atty. Joe Thrasher

Atty. Joe Thrasher

Joe has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) since 1992 and serves on its State Committee, and is an advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Membership in both of these organizations is by peer invitation only. He is also a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Wisconsin Defense Council, the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Barron County Bar.

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Profile Summary

About Joe Thrasher at a glance

Joe Thrasher is a Partner based in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, practicing at Thrasher, Pelish & Heaney Ltd.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1970), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1970), Hawaii (1971), and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1971). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison J.D. (—) and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin Bar Association of Hawaii Defense Research Institute Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 1981-1990) American Board of Trial Advocates American College of Trial Lawyers Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Rice Lake, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joe has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) since 1992 and serves on its State Committee, and is an advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Membership in both of these organizations is by peer invitation only
  • He is also a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Wisconsin Defense Council, the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Barron County Bar
  • He is a past member of the Wisconsin Judicial Council, is listed in Best Lawyers in America and has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Milwaukee Magazine
  • He has on numerous occasions presented at seminars and mock trials presented by ABOTA and the State Bar, and has taught weeklong litigation courses at the University of Wisconsin Law School
  • He serves as the vice-president of the University of Wisconsin-Barron County Foundation and is also Vice-President of the Long Lake Preservation Association
  • Other interests include most usual “up north” activities, photography, summertime flower gardening and “anything that floats.”

Practice Areas Explained

Joe Thrasher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joe Thrasher 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Rice Lake 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 Joe Thrasher

Where is Joe Thrasher's law office located?
Joe Thrasher's law practice is located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The firm is Thrasher, Pelish & Heaney Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joe Thrasher handle?
Joe Thrasher focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Joe Thrasher practiced law?
Joe Thrasher has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Joe Thrasher go to law school?
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How can I contact Joe Thrasher for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joe Thrasher received?
Joe Thrasher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison J.D.
- In Progress
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1970
Hawaii
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1975

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