Atty. Nelson W. Phillips III

Atty. Nelson W. Phillips III

Atty. Nelson W.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Nelson W. Phillips III at a glance

Nelson W. Phillips III is a employment, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1998) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2001). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1998) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Nelson W. Phillips III is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar crime, commercial and 1 other area of law
  • Nelson received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Nelson practices in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Nelson W. Phillips III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nelson W. Phillips III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nelson W. Phillips III

Where is Nelson W. Phillips III's law office located?
Nelson W. Phillips III's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nelson W. Phillips III handle?
Nelson W. Phillips III focuses on employment, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Nelson W. Phillips III practiced law?
Nelson W. Phillips III has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Nelson W. Phillips III go to law school?
Nelson W. Phillips III earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Nelson W. Phillips III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1998
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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