Jim Bartzen, Partner
Contact
phone: (608) 283-1791
fax: (608) 283-1709
Assistant
Tiffany Pelanek
phone: (608) 283-7591
Banking • Litigation • Fidelity-Surety Law
Jim practices in the area of commercial litigation, with an emphasis on banking litigation, bank insurance issues and fidelity-surety law. He has represented banks and bank holding companies in many different types of disputes including complex shareholder litigation, employment and wrongful termination disputes, lender liability cases, check fraud litigation, disputes with vendors, foreclosures, and collateral disputes between lead banks and participants. He has been part of Boardman's Banking Law group since 1981. As part of his banking focus, Jim has written several briefs as amicus curiae for the Wisconsin Bankers' Association.
Jim's practice includes other types of disputes as well, particularly in the area of construction law. He is experienced in representing sureties, principals, and owners on bonded projects. Also, Jim recently represented a Wisconsin municipality in a complex power plant matter.
Education
- J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, cum laude, Order of the Coif, Managing Editor of the Wisconsin Law Review
Awards
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America in 2007-2010.
- Named "SuperLawyer" in 2009.
Other Activities
- Member of the Boardman Executive Committee