Atty. James David Duffy

Atty. James David Duffy

Mr. James David Duffy is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, business litigation, electronic discovery and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About James David Duffy at a glance

James David Duffy is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, securities, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1994) and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1997). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1994) and University of Tulsa (B.A., 1991). Active member of Member: Illinois State and American Bar Associations DRI Illinois Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James David Duffy is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, business litigation, electronic discovery and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Tulsa in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James David Duffy's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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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

Common questions about James David Duffy

Where is James David Duffy's law office located?
James David Duffy's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Duffy handle?
James David Duffy focuses on business, securities, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James David Duffy practiced law?
James David Duffy has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James David Duffy go to law school?
James David Duffy earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James David Duffy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1994
B.A.
University of Tulsa
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1994
Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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