Atty. James Cabot Elder

Atty. James Cabot Elder

James Cabot Elder is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, litigation, personal injury and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (312) 535-4941

Profile Summary

About James Cabot Elder at a glance

James Cabot Elder is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Schwartz Gilligan, LTD.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2001) and University of Washington (B.A., 1998). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Cabot Elder is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, litigation, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices at Schwartz Gilligan, LTD. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Cabot Elder's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Cabot Elder is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 venue, 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 Cabot Elder

Where is James Cabot Elder's law office located?
James Cabot Elder's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Schwartz Gilligan, LTD.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Cabot Elder handle?
James Cabot Elder focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Cabot Elder practiced law?
James Cabot Elder has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Cabot Elder go to law school?
James Cabot Elder earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact James Cabot Elder for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2001
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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