Jim brings more than 35 years of experience to DeWitt. He focuses his practice on mediation, civil litigation, labor and employment law, criminal defense, ethics issues and contracts. In addition, Jim has extensive experience in personal injury claims and personal injury defense, as well as product liability and insurance disputes.
Jim has prosecuted and defended claims in federal, state and administrative trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. He represents individuals, small to medium businesses, large corporations, and governmental bodies, including public officials. He has also served as an expert related to attorney services, conduct and fees. His strengths lie in the diversity, depth and experience of his practice.
Affiliations
- State of Wisconsin Supreme Court – Prosecutor, Office of Lawyer Regulation
- State Bar of Wisconsin – Dispute Resolution Section, Board of Directors; Chairperson; Section Leaders Council Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin – Senior Lawyers Division Secretary
- University of Wisconsin Law School – Former Lecturer
- Milwaukee Bar Association – Judicial Selection Committee and ADR Committee – Former Member
- Waukesha County Bar Association – Member
- City of Delafield Planning Commission – Member
- City of Delafield Parks and Recreation Commission – Chairperson Commissioner
- City of Delafield Tree Board – Member
- City of Delafield Board of Review – Former Member
- Friends of Bark River, City of Delafield – Volunteer Organizer and Leader
- Delafield Arts Foundation, Inc. – Board of Directors
- Former High School Booster Club – President and Board Member
- Former Church Board of Directors
- Past Youth Club and AAU Basketball and Baseball Coach
Awards & Recognitions
- Speaker 2017 Ethics Seminar – DeWitt
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
- Fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation
- Selected by Milwaukee Magazine as Top Attorneys in Wisconsin, 2012
- Recognized as a Wisconsin Law & Politics “Super Lawyer” 2005, 2011-2012
- Graduate of National College of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Public Defenders
- Legal Aid Society Award for Trial Defense of Indigents in Milwaukee County
- Volunteer Award as Member of Grievance Committee for Board of Professional Responsibility of State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Senior Olympics Hall of Fame