Atty. James 'Alex' Starnes
James "Alex" Starnes is a third-generation lawyer from St. Clair County, Illinois.
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James 'Alex' Starnes is an Attorney based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Gori Law Firm. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2017). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 2017) and University of Missouri - Columbia (B.A. Political, 2014). Active member of Illinois Bar Association Federal Bar Association – Southern Illinois Chapter Madison County Bar Association St, Clair County Bar Association East St, and Louis Bar Association. Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James "Alex" Starnes is a third-generation lawyer from St. Clair County, Illinois
- He attended the University of Missouri – Columbia where he received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and minored in history
- Starnes then attended the Southern Illinois University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor
- He has clerked for a circuit court judge, interned with the St. Clair County State’s Attorney, and did pro bono work for the Madison County Public Defender
- Starnes, a cancer survivor, seeks to be a zealous and effective advocate for individuals and families affected by asbestos lung cancer and mesothelioma
- Fraternities/Sororities Phi Alpha Delta Kappa Sigma Professional Associations and Memberships Illinois Bar Association Federal Bar Association – Southern Illinois Chapter Madison County Bar Association St. Clair County Bar Association East St. Louis Bar Association
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Edwardsville 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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