Attorney James R. Danaher

Attorney James R. Danaher practices primarily in the area of civil litigation, including representing businesses in contract and collection disputes. He handles creditor’s rights matters representing secured creditors in commercial litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, state court receivership, and insolvency matters. In addition, he represents parties in probate and trust disputes, real estate matters, commercial and residential evictions, and general civil litigation. Attorney Danaher also serves as the Assistant City Attorney for the Village of Slinger and the Village of Jackson, and Town Attorney for the Town of Kewaskum and Town of Jackson. Attorney Danaher has participated in numerous jury trials, court trials, and meditations.

Attorney Danaher has been in the private practice of law since 1999, and joined the Schloemer Law Firm, S.C. in 2002. Attorney Danaher is a partner in the Schloemer Law Firm, S.C., serves on the Board of Directors for the Kettle Moraine YMCA and is past president of the West Bend Noon Kiwanis. Attorney Danaher is a member of the Washington County Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, and American Bar Association.

Attorney Danaher graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1994 with a BA in History and English, and graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1999 with a Juris Doctor Degree. Attorney Danaher resides in West Bend with his wife Anne Marie, their three sons and daughter. 

Representative Clients

Westbury Bank
M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank (BMO/Harris)
Commerce State Bank
First Bank Financial Centre
State Bank of Newburg
National Exchange Bank
Village of Jackson
Village of Slinger
Town of Jackson
Town of Kewaskum

Atty. James R. Danaher
Schloemer Law Firm
143 S. Main Street, 3rd Floor
West Bend, WI 53095
Phone: (262) 334-3471
Fax: (262) 334-9193
jdanaher@schloemerlaw.com

Representative Transactions & Case Studies

We have assisted many business clients in expanding their product line and market share. This is generally accomplished with an Asset Purchase Agreement as opposed to an Entity Agreement, so as to minimize successor liability. The value that we bring to these transactions is the negotiation of the ... More

We have assisted hundreds of clients over the years in establishing basic estate plans. These estate plans include Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills/Health Care Powers of Attorney, and where appropriate Living Trusts to avoid probate proceedings. One size does not fit all. Each client... More

Practice Areas

Business Counsel & Solutions

Corporations, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Leases, Employment Law, Contracts, Agreements, Tax Planning, Returns and Appeals. learn more

Estate & Succession Planning

Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Succession Planning, Family Farm Planning, Elder Law - Title XIX, Probate and Settlement of Estates and Trusts learn more

Tax Advisors

Corporate Tax Returns and Tax Planning, Personal Tax Returns, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, and Tax Appeals and Audit Assistance. learn more

Banking & Financial

Foreclosures, Work-Outs, Forbearance Agreements, Securing Collateral, Lender Liability, Creditor's Rights and Creditor Protection in Bankruptcy, REO Properties, Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure, and General Counsel. learn more

Litigation

Civil Litigation Involving - Contracts, Collections, Construction Disputes, Corporations, Probate and Estates, Real Estate, Banking, Landlord Tenant, Uniform Commercial Code, Liens, and more. learn more

Real Estate

Home Purchases and Sales, Real Estate Development, Zoning and Land Development, Commercial and Residential Leases, Commercial Purchases, Tax Free Exchanges, Title Review, learn more

Family Law

Divorce, Adoptions, Guardianships, Marital Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Temporary Restraining Orders, Legal Separation, Post-Judgment Child Support, Maintenance, and Child Placement. learn more

Other Services

Criminal Law, Municipal Law, Traffic Law, Personal Injury learn more