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About John L. Destefanis at a glance
John L. Destefanis is a Member based in Thiensville, Wisconsin, practicing at Law Offices of John L. DeStefanis. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on family law, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin (1975), U.S. Tax Court (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1994). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1975) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Thiensville, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. John L. Destefanis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family law, real estate law and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices at Law Offices of John L. DeStefanis in Thiensville, WI
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John L. Destefanis's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Destefanis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John L. Destefanis is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John L. Destefanis is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 Thiensville 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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