Atty. James A. Stempel
James A. Stempel is a lawyer practicing workout and bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy / chapter 11.
Bankruptcy Chapter 11 & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 37+ Years Experience
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About James A. Stempel at a Glance
James A. Stempel is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, chapter 11, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1985). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James A. Stempel
- James A. Stempel is a lawyer practicing workout and bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy / chapter 11
- James received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- James practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
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James A. Stempel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Stempel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Bankruptcy & Debt in Chicago
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Chicago
James A. Stempel is one of 5,795 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
James A. Stempel is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose James A. Stempel
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James A. Stempel's practice in the field of bankruptcy, chapter 11, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James A. Stempel brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering bankruptcy, chapter 11, and m&a, James A. Stempel can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means James A. Stempel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James A. Stempel Handles in Chicago
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