Atty. James A. Hardgrove
James A. Hardgrove is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, complex commercial litigation and 16 other areas of law.
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James A. Hardgrove is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1970), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1970), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1970) and University College, London, England (Certificate, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. Hardgrove is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, complex commercial litigation and 16 other areas of law
- James received a degree from University College, London, England in 1969, and has been licensed for 56 years
- James practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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James A. Hardgrove is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 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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