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James W. McNeilly 
La Crosse, Wisconsin
phone (608) 782-4262
fax (608) 782-6660
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James W. McNeilly


James W. McNeilly Jr., admitted to the Wisconsin bar in 1981, earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin. He practices in all state courts in Wisconsin and is also admitted to practice in federal courts in Wisconsin. James W. McNeilly, Jr 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. James W. McNeilly, Jr has presented at continuing state and national legal education seminars and has authored articles on bankruptcy and business law topics. James W. McNeilly, Jr has operated businesses as a court appointed receiver and as a trustee.

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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