JAMES F LISOWSKI SR.

**** * ***** **, ***** Corners, WI 53130 H: 414-***-**** C: 414-***-**** acwfhe@r.postjobfree.com Ambitious Lawyer bringing extensive in-house counsel and law firm experience in a wide variety of disciplines, with emphasis in bankruptcy, gaming, labor, litigation, and corporate law. Attorney adept at developing positive rapport with clients. Presents evidence in a clear and straightforward manner and practices sound and thorough case analysis techniques. Regulatory compliance

Bankruptcy

Corporate and business legal issues

Licenses, petitions and waivers

Corporate transactions

Business law

Gaming Law

Labor Law

Patent law

MS Office proficient

Attorney, 01/1991 to Current

Lisowski Law Firm, Chtd – Las Vegas, Nevada/Milwaukee, WI Sole principal, for attorney firm practicing primarily in the areas of Bankruptcy Trustee and Receivership representation, Commercial Litigation, Gaming Law, Commercial Bankruptcy, Gaming and Hotel Transactional Law, Labor Law, and Asset Recovery.

Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases and appeals. Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials. Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses. Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents. Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes. Security/Compliance, 09/2014 to Current

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino – Milwaukee

Draft and review incident reports regarding activities at hotel and casino. Involved in all aspects of casino activity.

Compliance will all federal, state, municipal, and tribal laws General Counsel/Owner, 02/2006 to 09/2012

Joseph James Brewing Co., Inc – Henderson, NV

Wrote all compliance materials to satisfy 20 different state requirements as well as the ATF, Tax and Trade Bureau, and multiple municipal authorities

Negotiated all contracts for new plant acquisitions and ingredients Patented and trademarked various names and formulas for the brewery US Bankruptcy Trustee, 03/2003 to 04/2014

United States Department of Justice – Las Vegas, NV Panel Bankruptcy Trustee - District of Nevada; State Court Receiver -. Eighth Judicial District - Nevada; Federal Court Receiver - District of Nevada. Receivership representation, Commercial Litigation, Gaming Law, Commercial Bankruptcy, Gaming and Hotel Transactional Law, Labor Law, Environmental Law, Asset Recovery, and Financial Turnarounds. In House Counsel, 03/1997 to 06/2008

Green Valley Gaming, Inc – Las Vegas, NV

General Counsel and Operations for gaming company engaging in manufacturer, distribution of gaming PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

machines and casino operations.

Wrote compliance plans and dealt with environmental issues with the company. Filed patents for new game technologies and hardware devlopments 01/1993 to 01/1995

Bell Gardens Bicycle Club Casino, Bell Gardens – California Appointed by Federal District Court Southern District of Florida in Rico seizure as counsel and operations for 300 table, 2000 employee card Casino, licensed by the State of California. Dealt with environmental issues.

President of Universal, 01/1984 to 01/1986

Wine and Spirits, Inc – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wholesale liquor and beer distributorship; chain of retail beer and liquor stores; chain of restaurants. J.D.: Law, 1990

University of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR

Highest Bar Exam Score

Bachelor of Science: Secondary Education,

University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI

Licensed in State Courts - Nevada, Wisconsin, Arkansas; Federal Courts - Nevada, Wisconsin and Arkansas; 7th, 8th, and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court. Drafted Gaming Regulations for State of Louisiana, Canada and Australia; Speaker at World Gaming Expositions; Speaker at U.S.

Conference of Attorney Generals; Witness United States Senate Sub-Committee; Interviewed on 60 Minutes; Local Television and Newspaper Commentator on Bankruptcy Issues; State Bar of Nevada Disciplinary Panel Member 1998-2010.

Taught classes for Receivers and Bankruptcy Trustees in areas of asset recovery both domestically and off-shore.

Have made criminal referrals to United States Attorney General's Office resulting in criminal convictions. Great familiarity with off-shore banking and trust procedures. Have run numerous companies such as casinos, hotels, real estate, retail, wholesale and manufacturing concerns.

Have accomplished turnarounds in several large companies. EDUCATION

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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