Atty. James Michael Eastham

Atty. James Michael Eastham

James Michael Eastham is a lawyer practicing litigation, contracts & agreements, insurance coverage. James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Michael Eastham at a glance

James Michael Eastham is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on contracts, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at University of Illinois School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Eastham is a lawyer practicing litigation, contracts & agreements, insurance coverage
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Eastham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Eastham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Eastham

Where is James Michael Eastham's law office located?
James Michael Eastham's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Eastham handle?
James Michael Eastham focuses on contracts, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Michael Eastham practiced law?
James Michael Eastham has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Michael Eastham go to law school?
James Michael Eastham earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois School of Law
- 1994
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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