Atty. James A. Borland

Atty. James A. Borland

James A. Borland joined Quinn Johnston in 1991 and concentrates his practice defending claims of product liability, premises liability and municipal tort liability.

Springfield Springfield 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Borland at a glance

James A. Borland is a Partner based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Quinn Johnston. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1990), Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2001). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Quincy College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sangamon County and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Borland joined Quinn Johnston in 1991 and concentrates his practice defending claims of product liability, premises liability and municipal tort liability
  • He also has significant experience in appellate practice, dram shop law, uninsured motorist law and alternative dispute resolution
  • He further engages in the practice of construction litigation, automobile negligence and insurance coverage and analysis litigation
  • Jim defends cases across the State of Illinois from Logan County(north) to Madison County(south) and Adams County(west) to Vermillion County(east)
  • Phi Alpha Theta
  • Phi Delta Phi

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Borland's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James A. Borland is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

James A. Borland is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James A. Borland is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

James A. Borland is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Springfield 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 A. Borland

Where is James A. Borland's law office located?
James A. Borland's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is Quinn Johnston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Borland handle?
James A. Borland focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James A. Borland practiced law?
James A. Borland has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James A. Borland go to law school?
James A. Borland earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact James A. Borland for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Borland directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James A. Borland received?
James A. Borland's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Quincy College
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1990
Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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