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Atty. James Collins Ferrell

Atty. James Collins Ferrell

James Collins Ferrell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance litigation, commercial litigation and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James Collins Ferrell at a glance

James Collins Ferrell is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ferrell Young, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, elder law, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993), Mississippi (2012), Illinois (2014), and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2014). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1992) and University of Texas (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Collins Ferrell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance litigation, commercial litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Ferrell Young, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Collins Ferrell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Collins Ferrell 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.

James Collins Ferrell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Collins Ferrell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

James Collins Ferrell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James Collins Ferrell is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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

James Collins Ferrell 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Collins Ferrell

Where is James Collins Ferrell's law office located?
James Collins Ferrell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ferrell Young, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Collins Ferrell handle?
James Collins Ferrell focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, elder law, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Collins Ferrell practiced law?
James Collins Ferrell has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Collins Ferrell go to law school?
James Collins Ferrell earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact James Collins Ferrell for a consultation?
You can contact James Collins Ferrell 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.
What awards or recognition has James Collins Ferrell received?
James Collins Ferrell's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1992
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1993
Mississippi
Admitted: 2012
Illinois
Admitted: 2014
Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2014

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