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.
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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.
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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
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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.
James Cabot Elder is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
James Cabot Elder is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
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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