Atty. James Alan Geis

Atty. James Alan Geis

James Alan Geis is a lawyer practicing appellate practice. James received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1961, and has been licensed for 59 years.

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About James Alan Geis at a glance

James Alan Geis is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at James Geis Law Office. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1967) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1961). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Alan Geis is a lawyer practicing appellate practice
  • James received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1961, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at James Geis Law Office in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Geis's Areas of Practice

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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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Where is James Alan Geis's law office located?
James Alan Geis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is James Geis Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Geis handle?
James Alan Geis focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Alan Geis practiced law?
James Alan Geis has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James Alan Geis go to law school?
James Alan Geis earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1961).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1967
B.S.
Northwestern University
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1967

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