Atty. James C. Cook
Law Clerk to Justice John T. Reardon, Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, 1976-1978.
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James C. Cook is a Partner based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Walker & Williams Professional Corporation. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on civil rights, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976) and Missouri (1984). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago (J.D., 1976) and Quincy University University of Illinois (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Law Clerk to Justice John T. Reardon, Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, 1976-1978
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James C. Cook is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James C. Cook is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Belleville 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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