Atty. James C. Thompson
James C. Thompson is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, real estate, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law.
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James C. Thompson is a Member based in Rockford, Illinois, practicing at Shriver, O'Neill & Thompson. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1988). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Rockford College (B.A. History, 1985). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Winnebago County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James C. Thompson is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, real estate, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Rockford College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices at Shriver, O'Neill & Thompson in Rockford, IL
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James C. Thompson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
James C. Thompson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James C. Thompson 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 C. Thompson 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 C. Thompson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Rockford 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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