Atty. James Andrew Langan

Atty. James Andrew Langan

James Andrew Langan is a lawyer practicing commercial, antitrust & competition, class action, mass tort & toxic tort litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Andrew Langan at a glance

James Andrew Langan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1989), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1990). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Andrew Langan is a lawyer practicing commercial, antitrust & competition, class action, mass tort & toxic tort litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Andrew Langan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 Andrew Langan

Where is James Andrew Langan's law office located?
James Andrew Langan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Andrew Langan handle?
James Andrew Langan focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Andrew Langan practiced law?
James Andrew Langan has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Andrew Langan go to law school?
James Andrew Langan earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact James Andrew Langan for a consultation?
You can contact James Andrew Langan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Andrew Langan received?
James Andrew Langan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1982
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990
Supreme Court of the United States
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court of Appeals, Third and Fifth Circuits
Admitted: 1994
Texas
Admitted: 2008

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