Atty. James Patrick Powers

Atty. James Patrick Powers

James Patrick Powers is a lawyer practicing family law, matrimonial litigation, divorce and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from Illinois State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chicago Chicago 41 J. Erfahrung 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Patrick Powers at a glance

James Patrick Powers is a divorce, child custody, family law, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1985) and Illinois State University (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • James Patrick Powers is a lawyer practicing family law, matrimonial litigation, divorce and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Illinois State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Powers's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Patrick Powers is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

James Patrick Powers is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

James Patrick Powers is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Patrick Powers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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 Patrick Powers

Where is James Patrick Powers's law office located?
James Patrick Powers's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Powers handle?
James Patrick Powers focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Patrick Powers practiced law?
James Patrick Powers has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Patrick Powers go to law school?
James Patrick Powers earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact James Patrick Powers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1985
B.S.
Illinois State University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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