Atty. James C. Harman
It’s clear when you meet him that Jim Harman is driven by a passion for helping people. Jim joined CHH in 1988 and has been a partner of the firm since 1990, specializing in medical malpractice litigation.
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About James C. Harman at a glance
James C. Harman is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cirignani Heller & Harman LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), Georgia (1998), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1998). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D. With, 1987) and Northwestern University (C.R.T. Southern, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chicago Bar Association, MemberIllinois State Bar Association, MemberAmerican Bar Association, MemberIllinois Trial Lawyers Association, MemberAmerican Association for Justice, Member. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- It’s clear when you meet him that Jim Harman is driven by a passion for helping people
- Jim joined CHH in 1988 and has been a partner of the firm since 1990, specializing in medical malpractice litigation
- Jim’s record is outstanding, having won numerous multi-million dollar awards
- Prior to joining the firm in 1988, Jim was a staff attorney for the United States Treasury Department and Special Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
- Before Jim became an attorney, he was a licensed respiratory therapist and worked for eight years with patients in several Chicagoland hospitals
- This combined experience allows Jim to truly understand and evaluate cases from both a legal and a medical perspective
- And its why he takes each case personally
- Never wanting anybody to feel just like a case number, Jim insists that he and everyone at CHH give their clients personal attention
- Jim is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice
- Born in Evergreen Park, Jim now resides in Downers Grove
- He’s not just an avid baseball fan, but still plays center field in a Chicago Men’s Senior Baseball League
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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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