Philip James Addis
Attorney and Founder
William Josten
Legal Assistant
Wyatt Fowler
Legal Assistant
Phillip James Addis
Attorney and Founder
In order to advise people, you have to understand the problems they face and what they are going through. Though I have done many different types of law throughout my career, my main focus has been helping small businesses and entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.
Over the years, I have owned and operated a restaurant and bar, a retail store, a messenger business, a real estate development company, an escrow company, a title company, and a basket business. I have restored several historic residential and commercial buildings.
I’ve even served as elected official on the city council for many years in my hometown, plus I have served on various boards and commissions in excess of 20 years. Over the years, I have also served on many not-for-profit boards and commissions.
All of these opportunities have also allowed me to serve as a speaker on numerous topics including business development, tourism, how to work with government, construction law, and historic renovation.
All of these experiences have helped me develop relationships throughout the country and a better understanding of what my clients face. It is leveraging this knowledge and experience that I have gained which enables me to help my clients achieve their goals.
Affiliations
State Bar of Wisconsin
State Bar of Minnesota
Iowa State Bar Association
Member, Downtown Main Street, Inc.
City of La Crosse Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
City of La Crosse Convention Center
Former member – City Council of the City of La Crosse
Former Chairperson and Member La Crosse Redevelopment Authority
Former Chairperson and Member La Crosse Convention and Visitors Bureau
Former Chairperson City of La Crosse Finance and Personnel Committee
Former President and Board Member of La Crosse Festivals, Inc. – Oktoberfest USA