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Mr. James A. Pelish
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Mr. James A. Pelish

5.0
1 review

13 East Eau Claire Street, P.O. Box 31, Rice Lake, WI 54868-0031

Insurance Litigation, Professional Liability, Vehicular and Premises Liability and 2 more

About Mr. James A. Pelish

In 1997, he was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a membership by an invitation only organization of lawyers practicing primarily in the litigation field, and has served on its State Committee. He has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Milwaukee Magazine. Past service to the professional includes a term as district attorney and an 8-year stint on a District Committee of the Wisconsin Supreme Court's Professional Responsibility Committee.

He also serves as the Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire. Outside interests include amateur theater, the American Civil War, travel and trying to keep up with his wife on hiking treks and bicycle trips.

Asked to briefly summarize his career and accomplishments, Jim states, "At the University of Illinois, a great trial lawyer and federal Jurist Prentice Marshall taught me the basics of trying lawsuits. I tried my first jury trial less than one year out of law school and have never looked back. Trial work is the most exciting part of the profession, and the most challenging. While proud to have been made a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and having been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer, what pleases me most is when I receive a nice note or call from a happy client. This business is, after all, about real people with real problems, and I will never forget that."

 

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Areas of Law

  • Professional Liability
  • Other 4
    • Insurance Litigation
    • Vehicular and Premises Liability
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Insurance Coverage

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Thrasher, Pelish & Heaney Ltd.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1972, Wisconsin
    Memberships
    State Bar of Wisconsin
    the Wisconsin Defense Council
    the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys the Defense Research Institute
    Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin and the Barron County Bar.
    Bar Fellowship
    Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Illinois
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Tulane University
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1947
    Morrilton, Arkansas, March 2, 1947

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Partner at Thrasher, Pelish & Heaney Ltd.
5.0
1 review

13 East Eau Claire StreetP.O. Box 31Rice Lake, WI 54868-0031U.S.A.

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Fax: 715/234-2985
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. James A. Pelish was admitted in 1972 to the State of Wisconsin.
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    Yes, Mr. James A. Pelish has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Thrasher, Pelish & Heaney Ltd. has 4 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. James A. Pelish attended University of Illinois.

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