Atty. James Douglas Cottrell
James Douglas Cottrell is a lawyer practicing land use and environmental law, real estate, probate and estate planning and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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James Douglas Cottrell is a Member based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at James D. Cottrell Law Office, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois (B.S. Finance, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Champaign County Bar Association Illinois Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Douglas Cottrell is a lawyer practicing land use and environmental law, real estate, probate and estate planning and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- James practices at James D. Cottrell Law Office, P.C. in Champaign, IL
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James Douglas Cottrell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Champaign 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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