| James W. McNeilly La Crosse, Wisconsin
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James W. McNeilly Jr. is a 1981 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, and earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He practices in all state and federal courts in Wisconsin. Jim is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, rated a 10 by Avvo, both the highest ratings available. Jim has also been honored to have been named to the Super Lawyers lists for 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Jim has been a member of the United States Chapter 7 Trustee Panel for the Western District of Wisconsin since 1987, and served as a Court Commissioner for La Crosse County Judge Ramona A. Gonzalez from 1995 to 2007. He has taught business law to bachelor's and master's level students. Jim has also presented at continuing state and national legal education seminars, and has authored articles on bankruptcy and business law topics; in short, he teaches lawyers how to practice law. Additionally, Jim has operated several businesses as a court appointed receiver and as a trustee.
Jim is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar, the La Crosse, Kenosha and Milwaukee County Barr Associations, the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Jim focuses on complicated bankruptcies and insolvencies, receiverships, estate planning, omplicated business matters and real estate.
Why Jim does what he does, in his own words?
“I enjoy helping people, I enjoy learning, and I enjoy an intellectual challenge. Practicing law requires me to continually learn as the law develops and changes, requires me to use my intellect to craft efficient, effective solutions to legal problems and, at the same time, allows me to help people.”
- Areas of Practice:
- Bankruptcy
- Business
- Civil Litigation
- Debtor Creditor
- Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning
- Real Estate
- Published Works:
- Chapter Review Collection Remedies, Wisconsin Attorneys Desk, 2007
- Wisconsin Guide to Business Law, Case Reporter Debt Beat
- Case Analyses, Bankruptcy Section Newsletter 2005-2006
- Withdrawals from Tax Deferred Retirement Accounts: Included in Current Monthly Income?, Commercial Law League of America, 2007-2008
- Chapter Review - Collection Remedies - Wisconsin Guide to Business Law, XXVVIII ABI Journal 5, 58-59 cited in In re De Thample, 390 B.R. 716, June 2008, 2008
Chapter Review Collection Remedies, Wisconsin Attorneys Desk, 2007
Representing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Debtors: Going for Broke, Wisconsin Lawyer, November
Protecting Business Interests With Convenants Not to Compete, Wisconsin Lawyer, May
Recent Developments Regarding Attorney's Fees in Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Law, Wisconsin Law Journal, Special Section, 2004
2005, 2006, 2007 Chapter Updates - Collections - Wisconsin Attorneys Desk Reference - Chapter Review - Collection Remedies - Wisconsin Guide to Business Law
Case Reporter - Debt Beat, Bankruptcy Section Newsletter, 2005-2006
Case Analyses - Commercial Law League of America, 2007-2008
Withdrawals from Tax Deferred Retirement Accounts: Included in Current Monthly Income? Or Not?, XXVVIII ABI Journal 5, 58-59 cited in In re De Thample, 390 B.R. 716, Bkrtc. D. Kan. 2008, June 2008
Dealing with Surplus to Debtor Cases, NABTalk (Journal of the National Assn. of Bankruptcy Trustees), Winter 2008
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
Creditor/Debtor Law - Lawyering Skills Program, University Of Wisconsin Law, 2007
Dealing with Surplus to Debtor Cases, National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees - Spring Convention, 2008
Use of Information Technology in Your Office, Annual Convention - State Bar of Wisconsin, 2008
The Non-Filing Spouse/Marital Property Issues in Bankruptcy - Annual Bankruptcy Update, State Bar of Wisconsin (Co-Presented with Honorable Margaret Dee McGarity, Bankruptcy Judge, E.D. Wisconsin), 2005
Marital Property Law and the Bankruptcy Code, Annual Chapter 7 Panel Trustee Seminar, 2005
Fundamentals of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy in Wisconsin, Lorman Education Services, Seminar, 2006
Ethical Considerations in Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy in Wisconsin, Lorman Education Services, Seminar, 2006
Employee Non-Compete Agreements, Small Business Advisors Institute, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2006
Protecting Company Trade Secrets, Small Business Advisors Institute, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2006
Keeping the Profits in the Business, Small Business Advisors Institute, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2006
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Issues Specific to Attorneys and Litigation, FDCPA seminar, State Bar of Wisconsin
Statutory, Judicial and Common Law Liens in Bankruptcy - Annual Bankruptcy Update, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2005
BAPCPA - The New Bankruptcy Law, Coulee Region Bankers and La Crosse County Bar Assn.
Bankruptcy Section Retreats (various topics), Facilitator - 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 - State Bar of Wisconsin
Ethical Considerations in Marital Property Law, State Bar of Wisconsin
Representing Marriage: Marital Property and its Implications on Other Practice Areas, Chair, State Bar of Wisconsin
Recent Amendment Affecting Consumer Replevins - Annual Bankruptcy Update, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2006
Theft By Contractor - Annual Bankruptcy Update, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2006
Individual Chapter 11 Cases Under BAPCPA, Milwaukee Bar Assn.
Means Test and BAPCPA and the High Income Debtor, Northwestern Wisconsin Bankruptcy Institute, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2007
Bankruptcy Reform Act, La Crosse Chamber of Commerce - Business Over Breakfast
Important Aspects of the New Rules of Professional Conduct, Kenosha County Bar Assn.
Top Ten Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Bankruptcy, Kenosha County Bar Assn., Racine County Bar Assn., and La Crosse County Bar Assn.
Road and Access Law: Successfully Handling Disputes, National Business Institute, 2007
Creditor/Debtor Law, Lawyering Skills Program, University of Wisconsin Law School, 2008
Dealing with Surplus to Debtor Cases, National Assn. of Bankruptcy Trustees Spring Convention, 2008
Use of Information Technology in Your Office - Annual Convention, Chair, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2008
Property of the Estate, Venue of Exemptions, HSA'S and Retirement - Annual Bankruptcy Update, State Bar of Wisconsin, 2008
Uncovering A Lawyer's Ethical Responsibility in Land Use Law: Successfully Handling Disputes, Complying With Land Use Laws and Regulations, National Business Institute, 2008
Ethics Rules Which Can Impact Hispanic Attorneys and Attorneys Who Represent Hispanics, Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Assn., 2008
Implications of Ross-Tousey, Milwaukee Bar Assn., 2009
Ethical Considerations of Representing Non-English Speakers and Immigration Clients, Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Assn., 2009
