Atty. James D. Wilson
James D. Wilson is a lawyer practicing lending and corporate finance, eminent domain, litigation and 9 other areas of law.
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James D. Wilson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Taft. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, class action, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1971), Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appea (1978), New York (2004), and Pennsylvania (2005). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago - Kent College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Oregon State University (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations/Recognitions Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James D. Wilson is a lawyer practicing lending and corporate finance, eminent domain, litigation and 9 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Oregon State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices at Taft in Chicago, IL
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James D. Wilson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James D. Wilson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James D. Wilson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
James D. Wilson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
James D. Wilson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →
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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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