Atty. Andrew D. James

Atty. Andrew D. James

Andrew D. James is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, class action defense, banking law and 2 other areas of law.

Lisle Lisle 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew D. James at a glance

Andrew D. James is a business, ip, class action, and litigation attorney based in Lisle, Illinois. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Third and Seventh (1989) and Indiana (1999). Educated at Indiana University at Bloomington (J.D., 1989) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Lisle, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Andrew D. James is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, class action defense, banking law and 2 other areas of law
  • Andrew received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Andrew practices in Lisle, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew D. James's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Andrew D. James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Andrew D. James is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Andrew D. James is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Andrew D. James 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 Lisle 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 Andrew D. James

Where is Andrew D. James's law office located?
Andrew D. James's law practice is located in Lisle, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew D. James handle?
Andrew D. James focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Andrew D. James practiced law?
Andrew D. James has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Andrew D. James go to law school?
Andrew D. James earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Andrew D. James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University at Bloomington
- 1989
B.A.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Third and Seventh
Admitted: 1989
Indiana
Admitted: 1999

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