Jan Scott Pierce
Law Practice
Jan Pierce’s emphasis is on assisting small businesses and municipalities, as well as social entrepreneurs in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, in launching and managing their ventures. This includes working with clients to control the risks of litigation, navigate tax liabilities, and comply with regulations.
Jan Pierce on Business Law
I take a great deal of satisfaction from helping clients create something of value. Whether it’s a bricks and mortar real estate project, a social service organization, or starting the business of their dreams, there’s nothing more rewarding than breaking down the barriers to success.
Practice Areas
- Municipal Law
- Real Estate Development
- Minority Business Certification
- Startup Business Law and Tax Strategies
- Debt Negotiation and Business Workouts
- Creditor’s Rights and Collections
- Copyright and Trademark
- Construction Litigation
Professional Highlights
- Bar Admission: State Bar of Wisconsin
- US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- US District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- Formerly Corporate Accountant and Controller
Education
Viterbo College, B.B.A., 1995
Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2000
Beyond the Firm
I enjoy working to affect positive change in my neighborhood and in the community. I’m a board member of the Victory Garden Initiative and an active, past board member of the Bay View Neighborhood Association. I also volunteer regularly with local political campaigns. Biking, running, and martial arts help keep it all in balance.
Defining Legal Moment
There was a time when the lawyer, ensconced in books, was the gate keeper to all things legal. Then, at some point not too long ago, the Internet seemed poised to swallow up the practice of law. That’s when I realized that I could be even more valuable to my clients.
It’s no longer just what you don’t know that can hurt you--even more dangerous is what you think you know, but that’s not quite right, or worse, just plain wrong. Being a valuable partner to my clients means more than just being knowledgeable and efficient. It means respecting them enough to work collaboratively with them when they’re willing and able to do some of the work themselves, and helping them become more confident in what they do.
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