Atty. James D. Wilson

Atty. James D. Wilson

James D. Wilson is a lawyer practicing lending and corporate finance, eminent domain, litigation and 9 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James D. Wilson at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Wilson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James D. Wilson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

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 & Corporate Law

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 →

Class Action

James D. Wilson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

James D. Wilson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 D. Wilson

Where is James D. Wilson's law office located?
James D. Wilson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Wilson handle?
James D. Wilson focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, class action, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James D. Wilson practiced law?
James D. Wilson has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James D. Wilson go to law school?
James D. Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact James D. Wilson for a consultation?
You can contact James D. Wilson 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 D. Wilson received?
James D. Wilson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago - Kent College of Law
- 1978
B.S.
Oregon State University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1971
Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appea
Admitted: 1978
New York
Admitted: 2004
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2005

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