James R. Phelan

James R. Phelan is a Wisconsin lawyer at Remley Law, S.C., whose practice focuses on estate planning law, probate and trust administration, business law, and real estate. He helps clients address wills, trusts, business formations, acquisitions, sales, transition planning, and commercial or residential property matters. His approach combines practical advice, careful review, and responsive communication for individuals, families, businesses, and financial institutions dealing with important legal decisions, ownership concerns, and long-term planning needs in Wisconsin.

Mr. Phelan earned his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 2007, graduating cum laude and serving as executive editor of the Baylor Law Review. He also earned his B.B.A. in Management from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2003, graduating magna cum laude. His education supports his work in estate planning, business transactions, real estate matters, probate administration, legal analysis, and client counseling for complex issues with practical care.

Mr. Phelan has practiced in Wisconsin since 2007 and became a shareholder in 2017. He joined his current legal team in August 2013 after working with prior law offices in Superior and the Fox Valley. His practice includes transactional and litigation matters for local and regional businesses, financial institutions, property clients, and families needing guidance with planning, administration, ownership issues, and practical legal decisions across multiple settings in Wisconsin legal matters.

James R. Phelan is licensed in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Florida, allowing him to assist clients with planning, business, and real estate matters across those states. His admissions also include federal courts in Wisconsin and the Minnesota Supreme Court. Through professional memberships and estate planning seminars, Mr. Phelan brings practical knowledge, disciplined preparation, and steady legal guidance to clients facing personal, business, property-related, and financial decisions and future client needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Remley Law, S.C.
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Outagamie County Bar Association
• Member, Winnebago County Bar Association
• Member, Fox Valley Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• Wisconsin
• Minnesota
• Florida

Education

• Baylor University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)