Atty. James C. Yong

Atty. James C. Yong

James C. Yong is a lawyer practicing financial services, regulatory and compliance matters, regulatory defense and counseling and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Yong at a glance

James C. Yong is a business, securities, and consumer attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984). Educated at DePaul University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Illinois, Urabana-Champaign (B.A., 1978). Active member of American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James C. Yong is a lawyer practicing financial services, regulatory and compliance matters, regulatory defense and counseling and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Urabana-Champaign in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Yong's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C. Yong

Where is James C. Yong's law office located?
James C. Yong's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Yong handle?
James C. Yong focuses on business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James C. Yong practiced law?
James C. Yong has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James C. Yong go to law school?
James C. Yong earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James C. Yong for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
University of Illinois, Urabana-Champaign
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984

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