James G. DeJong
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. • Milwaukee, WI
FranchisingCorporate Governance
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Contact
Email
jim.dejong@wilaw.com
Phone
(262) 317-9009
Address
111 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202-4807, US
Professional
About
Jim is the firm’s Chairman and a member of the Business Law Group. Jim’s business law practice is diverse. He is experienced in successfully guiding clients through a wide variety of matters from forming and financing business entities to negotiating and documenting complex business transactions. He frequently represents buyers and sellers of businesses. Jim also has extensive experience working with clients on corporate governance matters. Jim Assists Clients With Examples of Jim’s Recent Client Work
Credentials
Education
1978 Marquette University Law School Law, J.D. 1975 Carroll College Bachelor N/A Carroll College BS
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2019 Best Lawyers in America (Corporate Law), Best Lawyers 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Milwaukee Magazine 2018 Best Lawyers in America (Corporate Law), Best Lawyers 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine 2017 Best Lawyers in America (Corporate Law), Best Lawyers
Publications
N/A Select Circle of Contracting Excellence Customer “What Every Business Owner Should Know About Anti-Trust Laws & N/A Lauber CFOs Roundtable Conference “Current Status of the Law Regarding Non-Compete and Confidentiality N/A Select Circle of Contracting Excellence “Strategies to Minimize Legal Risk” N/A Lauber CFOs Roundtable Conference “Update on the Applicability of Sarbanes-Oxley to Private Companies” N/A WICPA “The Due Diligence Process in Business Acquisitions”
Associations
2012 - Present Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Member Board of Trustees, Carroll University Chair Corporate Practice Institute Board Member Crossroads Presbyterian Church Ordained Elder Friends of Art of the Milwaukee Art Museum Former Board Member
Speaking
2012 WICPA The Due Diligence Process in Business Acquisitions 2011 Select Circle of Contracting Excellence Customer Business Conference Strategies to Minimize Legal Risk 2011 Lauber CFOs Roundtable Conference Current Status of the Law Regarding Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements 2010 Lauber CFOs Roundtable Conference Update on the Applicability of Sarbanes-Oxley to Private Companies
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