James E. "Jim" Bartzen
About James E. Bartzen
James E. Bartzen is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. James E. Bartzen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Boardman & Clark LLP
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Madison, WI
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