Atty. James C. Truax

Atty. James C. Truax

James C. Truax is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, real estate, insurance and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (312) 481-8617 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James C. Truax at a glance

James C. Truax is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at James C. Truax. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Northern Illinois University, DeKalb (B.S., 1979). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James C. Truax is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, real estate, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at James C. Truax in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Truax's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James C. Truax is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James C. Truax is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James C. Truax is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C. Truax

Where is James C. Truax's law office located?
James C. Truax's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is James C. Truax. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Truax handle?
James C. Truax focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James C. Truax practiced law?
James C. Truax has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James C. Truax go to law school?
James C. Truax earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact James C. Truax for a consultation?
You can contact James C. Truax directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1982
B.S.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.