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About John R. Nelson at a glance
John R. Nelson is a estate planning, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1978) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Tax Court (1978). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1978) and Cornell University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Milwaukee and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. John R. Nelson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, business, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- John practices in Milwaukee, WI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John R. Nelson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John R. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John R. Nelson 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 R. Nelson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Wisconsin →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John R. Nelson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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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