Atty. James A. McKenna
James A. McKenna is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, airline and airline service providers, pharmaceuticals and 1 other area of law.
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James A. McKenna is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), Illinois - C.D. Ill (1977), Illinois - N.D. Ill (1978), and Wisconsin - E.D. Wis (2013). Educated at University of Dayton (B.A., 1974) and Northwestern University J.D. cum laude Northwestern University J.D. 1977 Note and Comment Editor of the Northwestern University Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations and Activities •Illinois Northern District Trial Bar •Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. McKenna is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, airline and airline service providers, pharmaceuticals and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James A. McKenna is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
James A. McKenna is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
James A. McKenna is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Illinois →
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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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