Atty. James A. Smith
James A. Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, civil litigation, commercial litigation.
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James A. Smith is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Law Offices of James A. Smith. They haand 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2001). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1976) and Washington College (B.A., 1973). Actiand member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, civil litigation, commercial litigation
- James received a B.A. degree from Washington College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- James practices at Law Offices of James A. Smith in Chicago, IL
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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