Atty. James Alan Rhodes

Atty. James Alan Rhodes

James Alan Rhodes is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, land use & zoning, construction & development and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1976, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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About James Alan Rhodes at a glance

James Alan Rhodes is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on zoning and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U (1976). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1976) and Loyola University of Chicago (B.A. Political, 1976). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Alan Rhodes is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, land use & zoning, construction & development and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1976, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Alan Rhodes's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Alan Rhodes

Where is James Alan Rhodes's law office located?
James Alan Rhodes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alan Rhodes handle?
James Alan Rhodes focuses on zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Alan Rhodes practiced law?
James Alan Rhodes has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Alan Rhodes go to law school?
James Alan Rhodes earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. Political, 1976).
How can I contact James Alan Rhodes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1976
B.A. Political
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U
Admitted: 1976

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