Atty. James Allen White
James Allen White is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, merger & acquisition litigation, energy and 3 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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James Allen White is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jones Day. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, m&a, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1985) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1980). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Allen White is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, merger & acquisition litigation, energy and 3 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at Jones Day in Chicago, IL
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James Allen White's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Allen White handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Allen White is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Allen White is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
James Allen White is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Allen White is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James Allen White is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
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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