Atty. John D. Wilson

Atty. John D. Wilson

Atty. John D.

Madison Madison 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (608) 608-7041 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John D. Wilson at a glance

John D. Wilson is a Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1987). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A. Psychology, 1981). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. John D. Wilson is a lawyer practicing construction & development, real estate, contracts & agreements and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Wilson's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

John D. Wilson is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Wisconsin →

Real Estate Law

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

John D. Wilson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Land Use & Zoning

John D. Wilson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John D. Wilson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Wisconsin →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John D. Wilson 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 Madison 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 John D. Wilson

Where is John D. Wilson's law office located?
John D. Wilson's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Wilson handle?
John D. Wilson focuses on contracts, real estate, zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has John D. Wilson practiced law?
John D. Wilson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John D. Wilson go to law school?
John D. Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. Psychology, 1981).
How can I contact John D. Wilson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland School of Law
- 1987
B.A. Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987

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