Atty. James Brian Durkin
James Brian Durkin is a lawyer practicing local government relations, governmental law, government relations and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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James Brian Durkin is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990). Educated at John Marshall Law School J.D. 1989Illinois State University John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1989) and Illinois State University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Brian Durkin is a lawyer practicing local government relations, governmental law, government relations and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
- James practices in Chicago, IL
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Brian Durkin is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Brian Durkin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Brian Durkin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Brian Durkin is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
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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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