Atty. James August Rolfes
James August Rolfes is a lawyer practicing securities litigation & enforcement, commercial litigation and disputes, pro bono and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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James August Rolfes is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1988), Illinois (1989), and Colorado Indiana (2014). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1987) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James August Rolfes is a lawyer practicing securities litigation & enforcement, commercial litigation and disputes, pro bono and 9 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices at Reed Smith LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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James August Rolfes is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
James August Rolfes is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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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 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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