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About Curtis A. James at a glance
Curtis A. James is an Asst. State Atty. based in Des Plaines, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Educated at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1985) and DePaul University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Des Plaines, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Curtis A. James is a lawyer
- Curtis received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Curtis practices in Des Plaines, IL
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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 Des Plaines 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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