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James N. Phillips is the head of the Tax Planning Practice Group and a member of the International Law Practice Group in the Milwaukee office. His practice is concentrated in the areas of domestic and international tax planning and controversy matters, corporate and business law, acquisitions, executive compensation, employee benefits, and ownership succession issues. He provides counsel to corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and individuals. Jim has spoken on a variety of legal subjects. He serves as an instructor on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin Law School. Jim is a member of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Iowa Bar Associations. Jim received his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Iowa Law School in 1976 and 1979, respectively. He served as an editor for The Journal of Corporation Law.
Publications
"Before Negotiating Deals in China, Plan Carefully for Dispute Resolution" August 25, 2006
"Proposed Legislation Regarding Deferred Compensation" July 09, 2004
"Legislation Provides Opportunities for Venture Capital Investment in Wisconsin"
Tax Update May 2004
"Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997: Changes Certain International Tax Provisions" Fall 1997
"Using "Profits Interests" for Key Employees of Limited Liability Companies" Summer 1997
"Foreign Sales Corporations and Domestic International Sales Corporations Can Provide Significant Tax Benefits"
Fall 1995
In the News
March 27, 2006 - Jim Phillips was featured in "Taken to the limit: Limited liability companies become favored way to do business." (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Admitted to Practice
Iowa
Wisconsin - 1980
Professional Association Memberships
Milwaukee Bar Association
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Activities
State Bar of Wisconsin - Tax Section Chair
Whitefish Bay Public Library - Board of Directors
Whitefish Bay School District - Board of Directors
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Iowa College of Law, 1979
Bachelor of Arts, University of Iowa, 1976.
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