Atty. James A Whitney

Atty. James A Whitney

James A Whitney is a lawyer practicing litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Springfield Springfield 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About James A Whitney at a glance

James A Whitney is a litigation attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Delaware (2001). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Carleton College (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A Whitney is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James A Whitney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A Whitney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Springfield 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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Where is James A Whitney's law office located?
James A Whitney's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Whitney handle?
James A Whitney focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James A Whitney practiced law?
James A Whitney has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James A Whitney go to law school?
James A Whitney earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 2001

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