James Neil Graham

James Neil Graham

also known as Real estate attorney and business attorney, Madison, Mount Horeb, Verona, Blanchardville, WI

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 30 years

Residential real estate Lawyer at Blanchardville, WI
Practice Areas: Residential, Commercial, Real Estate, Business

318 South Main Street, PO Box 12, Blanchardville, WI

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Commercial Real Estate 30%

commercial real estate, development, condominium, conversion, litigation.

30%
Real Estate 30%

Real estate law

30%
Residential Real Estate 30%

residential real estate, transactions, flat fee for home sales and purchases, FSBO,

30%
Business 10%

LLC formation, construction, contractor and developer representation

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 30 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1995

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Accession Law LLC

318 South Main Street, PO Box 12, Blanchardville, WI, 53516

Law Offices of James Neil Graham

8641 Davis St, Mount Horeb, WI, 53572

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James Neil Graham's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | October 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney

He's the best

He has helped us for years and probably for more, recommend him. Always honest.

Posted by Alex | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great for Real Estate and Business

James does a wonderful job representing you, with your legal matters. I have used James with multiple real estate, business, and partnership matters over the past year and I am happy with the results and all with a reasonable cost. We will be using James again in the future, and I recommend to hire h...im to work on your behalf!

Posted by Kathy Leja | October 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Beyond expectation

I recently hired Attny Graham because I found myself in "difficult" transaction of buying a house. It caused me a lot of stress and many sleepless nights. He explained me the process and laws, guided me in what step to take next. He was very dependable. He would give me a call or send an email on t...he weekend, evenings, anytime I needed his assistance. His clients are his priority! Along with great service, he knows what he's doing, he's very sharp. He got a lot of experience and you can tell that he seen it all. You will be in good hands if you hire him!

Posted by Joan | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Wonderful Service!

Mr. Graham handled the sale of my rental property to my tenants. As no realtors were involved, this involved extra work on his part to complete tasks ordinarily done by realtors. Since I live out of state, this added further complications. Mr. Graham handled the sale in an extremely professional m...anner, solved every problem that came up, and charged a very reasonable fee. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Graham to anyone needing help with a real estate transaction.

Posted by Stephanie | June 10, 2015 | Real Estate

Highly recommend

I used James Graham's services to purchase a property. He was very helpful and knowledgeable about the process. I would definitely use him again.

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James Neil Graham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Allen

Real estate lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jim Graham for many years and do not hesitate to refer to him persons and businesses who need assistance in his areas of legal expertise. Jim is practical, client focused and understands the practical as well as legal concerns of his clients. He actively reaches out to other members of the Bar to continually grow his knowledge and grow his support network, which adds to the value he provides."

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Sally Hestad

Real estate lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartly recommend and endorse Attorney James Graham. I have referred many matters to him. He has the experience and legal skills to provide his clients with sound advice and excellent representation in the areas of real estate, commercial litigation and aspects of bankruptcy."

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Ethan Miller

Real estate lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with James on multiple matters over the years. He is very knowledgeable on all facets of real estate law. I am happy to endorse him as someone who zealously protects his clients' interests, while treating other parties with respect and courtesy."

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Michael Allen

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis

2014

5.0 out of 5 Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Whos Who in American Law, Marquis

2013

Whos Who in American Law, Marquis

2002

Honor Society, Beta Sigma Gamma

2002

James C. Graasamp Scholarship, University of Wisconsin School of Business

2001

Wesley G Scheibel award, Arthur Andersen

1995

Cum Laude, University of WIsconsin law school

1990

Honors, College of William and Mary

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Accession Law LLC fka Graham Law Office

1995 - 2002

Associate Attorney, Kay & Andersen, S.C.

Associations

2003 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

1998 - Present

West Side Business Association

1995 - Present

Dane County Bar Association

1995 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Madison Area Builders Association

Wisconsin Builders Association

Wisconsin Realtors Association - Affiliate

2004 - 2005

Rotary Club of Madison West

Past President

1999 - 2001

Rotary Club of Madison West

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Hotel Site Acquisition

Success

Commercial Waterfront Property

Success

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Education

2002

University of Wisconsin Business School

MS

1995

University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Determining Land Ownership and Access Rights

Avoiding, Identifying and Resolving Ethical Issues in Land Transactions

2014

Continuing Legal Education

Title Law in Wisconsin

2014

Continuing Legal Education

In Depth Title Insurance Principles

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Drafting LLC and LLP Agreements in Wisconsin

N/A

Continuing Legal Education

Essentials of Section 1031 Exchanges in Wisconsin

Publications

2014

Halfmoon Education Inc Determing Land Ownership and Access Rights

2008

National Business Institute Seminar Title Law in Wisconsin

2008

National Business Institute Seminar In-Depth TItle Insurance Princples

2003

National Business Institute Essentials of 1031 Exchanges in Wisconsin

Languages

English

Activity

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