Atty. John Edward Opel

Atty. John Edward Opel

John Edward Opel is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation. John Edward received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Madison Madison 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About John Edward Opel at a glance

John Edward Opel is a litigation attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988) and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1988) and Amherst College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Edward Opel is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation
  • John Edward received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John Edward practices in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

John Edward Opel's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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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 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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Where is John Edward Opel's law office located?
John Edward Opel's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edward Opel handle?
John Edward Opel focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has John Edward Opel practiced law?
John Edward Opel has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Edward Opel go to law school?
John Edward Opel earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1988
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991

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