Schloemer Law Firm, S.C.

JAMES A. SPELLA

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Attorney James A. Spella graduated from Marquette University with a BA in Accounting and graduated from Marquette University Law School with a Juris Doctor Degree. He was a Tax Attorney with Arthur Andersen & Company and has been in the private practice of law since 1973 with the law firm of Schloemer Law Firm, S.C. Attorney Spella is a Partner in the firm, a member of the Washington County Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, and American Bar Association.

Attorney Spella has served as legal counsel and a director of various civic and charitable organizations. Attorney Spella is a current Board Member of the Westbury Bank, current member and past President of the West Bend Noon Rotary Club, a Director of the Threshold Foundation, Inc., past President of the West Bend Community Foundation, Inc., and Honor Roll Member of the Partners in Philanthropy. He is a former President and Director of the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce, a former President and member of the St. Frances Cabrini School Board, and former President of the Washington County Bar Association. Attorney Spella resides in West Bend with his wife, Karen. They have six daughters.

PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY

I have enjoyed assisting families and small business owners with their legal needs. At times, the advice I provide goes beyond the legal environment by providing advice on family and business decisions and relations. I see myself as “transactional” and as a “problem solver” instead of adversarial. One of the values I bring to my clients is addressing events and situations before they happen so there is a methodology for a solution and resolution. I believe in providing “exit strategies” which are mutually beneficial.

Though I continue to “learn” since the law is constantly changing, and though my accounting background allows me to see a client’s tax and accounting situations with a fresh eye, my experience gained over the years with hundreds of clients provides a strong basis of skills for me to listen, identify, and assist.

SPECIALTIES:

Areas of concentration are estate and succession planning, business matters, including organization and contracts, real estate, and the tax implications that always arise in these areas.

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JACK A. ENEA

I was born and raised in Wisconsin and have lived here all of my life. I attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison for my undergraduate work and received my law degree from Marquette University in 1989. While in law school, I had the opportunity to intern with the Internal Revenue Service District Council in Milwaukee. After graduation, I joined Arthur Anderson & Co. as a tax attorney. While there, I received my license as a Certified Public Accountant.

In 1993, I joined the Schloemer Law Firm. I am a partner with the law firm and continue to be licensed as a CPA. In addition, I am a member of the Washington County Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin, and the American Bar Association.

As a partner of the Schloemer Law Firm, I believe that professionalism is the key to the successful practice of law. While my areas of expertise are in estate planning, estate administration, real estate transactions and development and business and tax law, our firm practices in several areas of the law. My personal background as both an attorney and a CPA enhances my ability to relate to the issues my clients face and analyze complex business matters. To me, integrity is the cornerstone of being an attorney. Additionally, laying out the complete picture for a client is critical. Early in my career I learned that one of the most important jobs a lawyer has is to bring the matter to an end and to clearly communicate to my clients how to get there.

In addition to being a partner with the firm, I sit on the Board of Directors for Commerce State Bank. I also sit on the Board of the West Bend Community Foundation and the Board of Trustees for the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, having been a past president.

In my free time, my wife Pam and I spend a lot of time with our four sons managing their busy lives. I enjoy golfing, coaching, and getting involved in community events.

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CHARLES H. WILLIAMS

Attorney Charles H. Williams graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1976 with a BA in History and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison Law School in 1980 with a Juris Doctor Degree. Upon graduation, he worked in the private practice of law in Fennimore, Wisconsin. He worked as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for Rock County, Wisconsin. He worked as a Tax Attorney for Arthur Andersen & Company. Since 1989, he has been in the private practice of law with Schloemer Law Firm, S.C., concentrating in taxation, business law, estate planning, and real estate.

Attorney Williams is a member of the Washington County Bar Association and State Bar of Wisconsin. Attorney Williams is a lecturer for various business and community groups. He serves on the Board of Directors for Casa Guadalupe Education Center, Inc. and Family Promise of Washington County, Inc. He resides in West Bend with his wife, Laurie, and two daughters.

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DANIEL L. SARGEANT

Attorney Daniel L. Sargeant graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He attended law school at Southwestern University in Los Angeles, California, and received his Juris Doctor degree in 1978. Attorney Sargeant has been in private practice throughout his legal career and in 1981 joined the law firm of Schloemer Law Firm, S.C. concentrating in family law, employment law, administrative law, zoning and other municipal law cases, and appeals. He has an extensive civil litigation background, both at the trial court and appellate court levels.

Attorney Sargeant is a member of the Washington County Bar Association and State Bar of Wisconsin. He resides in Milwaukee with his wife, Elfrieda.

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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, Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of West Bend/Washington County, 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 and their three sons.

Representative Clients

Westbury Bank
M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank
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

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