Atty. James Baxter Sowerby

Atty. James Baxter Sowerby

James Baxter Sowerby is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, environmental and natural resources. James received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James Baxter Sowerby at a glance

James Baxter Sowerby is a Law Clk., U.S. Dist. J. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1990) and Davidson College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Baxter Sowerby is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, environmental and natural resources
  • James received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Baxter Sowerby's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Baxter Sowerby is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Baxter Sowerby 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Baxter Sowerby

Where is James Baxter Sowerby's law office located?
James Baxter Sowerby's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Baxter Sowerby handle?
James Baxter Sowerby focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Baxter Sowerby practiced law?
James Baxter Sowerby has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Baxter Sowerby go to law school?
James Baxter Sowerby earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact James Baxter Sowerby for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1990
B.A.
Davidson College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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