Atty. James David Ballinger

Atty. James David Ballinger

James David Ballinger is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate taxation. James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About James David Ballinger at a glance

James David Ballinger is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at The Law Offices of J. David Ballinger. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and Kentucky (2000). Educated at Depaul University (J.D., 1995) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David Ballinger is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate taxation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at The Law Offices of J. David Ballinger in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James David Ballinger's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Estate & Gift Tax

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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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Where is James David Ballinger's law office located?
James David Ballinger's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is The Law Offices of J. David Ballinger. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Ballinger handle?
James David Ballinger focuses on real estate, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James David Ballinger practiced law?
James David Ballinger has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James David Ballinger go to law school?
James David Ballinger earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James David Ballinger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Depaul University
- 1995
B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
Kentucky
Admitted: 2000

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