Atty. James David Shepherd

Atty. James David Shepherd

James David Shepherd is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law, personnel policies and 18 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of South Alabama in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Westchester Westchester 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Shepherd at a glance

James David Shepherd is a Member based in Westchester, Illinois, practicing at Shepherd Law Office. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, ssd, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1988), and Illinois (1989). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of South Alabama (B.A., 1983). Active member of Chicago (Member, Labor and Employment Committee) and American (Member, Sections on: Law Practice Management, General Practice, Labor and Employment and Litigation) Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Industrial Relations Research Association. Serands clients in Westchester, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David Shepherd is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law, personnel policies and 18 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of South Alabama in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Shepherd Law Office in Westchester, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James David Shepherd's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

James David Shepherd is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Illinois →

Workplace Discrimination

James David Shepherd is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James David Shepherd is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James David Shepherd is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

James David Shepherd 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 Westchester 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 Shepherd

Where is James David Shepherd's law office located?
James David Shepherd's law practice is located in Westchester, Illinois. The firm is Shepherd Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Shepherd handle?
James David Shepherd focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, ssd, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James David Shepherd practiced law?
James David Shepherd has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James David Shepherd go to law school?
James David Shepherd earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James David Shepherd for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of South Alabama
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michiga
Admitted: 1989

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