Atty. James Daniel Shanahan

Atty. James Daniel Shanahan

James Daniel Shanahan is a lawyer practicing governmental practice, utility law, banking. James received a M.S. degree from Applied Economics in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About James Daniel Shanahan at a glance

James Daniel Shanahan is a business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2008) and Illinois (2010). Educated at Indiana School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Applied Economics (M.S. Marquette, 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Daniel Shanahan is a lawyer practicing governmental practice, utility law, banking
  • James received a M.S. degree from Applied Economics in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Daniel Shanahan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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

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Where is James Daniel Shanahan's law office located?
James Daniel Shanahan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Daniel Shanahan handle?
James Daniel Shanahan focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Daniel Shanahan practiced law?
James Daniel Shanahan has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Daniel Shanahan go to law school?
James Daniel Shanahan earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (M.S. Marquette, 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Indiana School of Law
- 2008
M.S. Marquette
Applied Economics
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2008
Illinois
Admitted: 2010

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