Atty. James A. Murphy
James A. Murphy is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law.
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About James A. Murphy at a glance
James A. Murphy is a Member based in Joliet, Illinois, practicing at Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1993). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1987) and Knox College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Will County and Illinois State (Member, Civil Procedure Section Council, 2001—) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. Murphy is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law
- James A. received a B.A. degree from Knox College in 1982, and has been licensed for 59 years
- James A. practices at Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC in Joliet, IL
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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. Murphy is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James A. Murphy is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
James A. Murphy is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James A. Murphy is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James A. Murphy is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Joliet 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 venue, 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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