James L. Cummings - Neenah, WI
Attorney at Remley Law, S.C.
Estate Planning Lawyers in Neenah, WI
Two Neenah Center Suite 100 Neenah, WI 54956
Neenah Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Probate and Business Law
Attorney Information
Overview
In Loving Memory (1936-2025)
Born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. After college graduation, served two years as U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer (1958 -1960). He returned to University of Wisconsin Law School and was a teaching assistant in the Business School until graduating from Law School in 1962. After law school worked in the Milwaukee office of Arthur Andersen & Co. before joining Remley & Sensenbrenner in 1964.
Jim has been selected for inclusion in the The Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates annual publications since 1995.
Jim and his wife, Gail, reside in Neenah and have six children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates annual publications since 1995
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1962
Juris Doctor
Honors: Teaching Assistant in the Business School
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1962
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1958
B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1958
B.N.S., Bachelor of Naval Sciences
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1958
Past Positions
- U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer (1958 -1960)
- Milwaukee office of Arthur Andersen & Co.
References
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Tom Franklin, Treasurer, Neenah Foundry
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Alan Ulrich, LaSalle Clinic Administrator
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Gerald Schaper, Bank President
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Fox Valley Estate Planning Council
Representative Clients
Neenah Foundry
LaSalle Clinic of Wisconsin
Associated Neenah Bank Trust Department
Lube Devices, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1962
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant, Wisconsin C.P.A. Board, 1962
Other Affiliations
- American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, 1986 - Present (Fellow)
- Member, Winnebago County Bar Association
- Member, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Contact
Two Neenah Center
Suite 100
Neenah, WI 54956
Phone: 920-725-2601
Fax: 920-725-5814
Email: Send a message
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