Atty. James B. McCauley

Atty. James B. McCauley

James B. McCauley is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, financial markets and services, financial institutions and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James B. McCauley at a glance

James B. McCauley is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1993) and Illinois (1994). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Ball State University (B.S., 1987). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James B. McCauley is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, financial markets and services, financial institutions and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James B. McCauley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. McCauley 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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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 B. McCauley

Where is James B. McCauley's law office located?
James B. McCauley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. McCauley handle?
James B. McCauley focuses on business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James B. McCauley practiced law?
James B. McCauley has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James B. McCauley go to law school?
James B. McCauley earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact James B. McCauley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1993
B.S.
Ball State University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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