Atty. James Bernhard Speta

Atty. James Bernhard Speta

James Bernhard Speta is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, class action, administrative law. James received a B.A. degree from The University of Michigan in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James Bernhard Speta at a glance

James Bernhard Speta is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Eimer Stahl LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on class action and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court (1993) and Illinois (1993). Educated at The University of Michigan (J.D. With, 1991) and The University of Michigan (B.A. With, 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Bernhard Speta is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, class action, administrative law
  • James received a B.A. degree from The University of Michigan in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Eimer Stahl LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Bernhard Speta's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Bernhard Speta

Where is James Bernhard Speta's law office located?
James Bernhard Speta's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Eimer Stahl LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Bernhard Speta handle?
James Bernhard Speta focuses on class action, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Bernhard Speta practiced law?
James Bernhard Speta has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Bernhard Speta go to law school?
James Bernhard Speta earned their education at (J.D. With, 1991); (B.A. With, 1988).
How can I contact James Bernhard Speta for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. With
The University of Michigan
- 1991
B.A. With
The University of Michigan
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 1993

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