James Naugler
About James Naugler
James Naugler is a lawyer based in La Crosse, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. James Naugler is recognized in the following practice area:
- La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Moen Sheehan Meyer LTD
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: La Crosse, WI
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