James L. Cummings

(1936 – 2025)

Biography

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.

Education

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- Juris Doctor - 1962
- Honors: Teaching Assistant in the Business School
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration - 00/1958
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- B.N.S., Bachelor of Naval Sciences - 00/1958

Representative Clients

Neenah Foundry
LaSalle Clinic of Wisconsin
Associated Neenah Bank Trust Department
Lube Devices, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

References

Tom Franklin, Treasurer, Neenah Foundry
Alan Ulrich, LaSalle Clinic Administrator
Gerald Schaper, Bank President

Past Positions

U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer (1958 -1960)
Milwaukee office of Arthur Andersen & Co.

Published Works

Wisconsin, 1962

Fraternities or Sororities

Phi Alpha Delta
Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Professional Associations

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow, 1986
Member, Winnebago County Bar Association
Member, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)

Certified Legal Specialties

Certified Public Accountant, Wisconsin C.P.A. Board, 1962

Practice Areas

Estate Planning
Probate and Business Law

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, 1962

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates annual publications since 1995