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Lester A. Pines is a Senior Partner based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Pines Bach. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1974) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Association Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Civil Liberties Union. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Lester A. Pines is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, labor and employment, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
- Lester received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Lester practices at Pines Bach in Madison, WI
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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