Atty. James Daniel Harbert
James Daniel Harbert is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa litigation, taxation. James Daniel received a A.B. degree from College of William and Mary in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 47+ Years Experience
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About James Daniel Harbert at a Glance
James Daniel Harbert is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979) and Illinois Federal Trial Bar U.S. Claims Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Dist (1980). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1979) and College of William and Mary (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Daniel Harbert
- James Daniel Harbert is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa litigation, taxation
- James Daniel received a A.B. degree from College of William and Mary in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- James Daniel practices at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago, IL
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James Daniel Harbert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Daniel Harbert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Daniel Harbert is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James Daniel Harbert is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose James Daniel Harbert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Daniel Harbert's practice in the field of employment, tax, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Daniel Harbert brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia and Illinois Federal Trial Bar U.S. Claims Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Dist, James Daniel Harbert can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, tax, and litigation, James Daniel Harbert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means James Daniel Harbert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Daniel Harbert Handles in Chicago
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