Atty. James Douglas Lee

Atty. James Douglas Lee

James Douglas Lee is a lawyer practicing wills, estate planning, business formation and 7 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Tuscola Tuscola 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James Douglas Lee at a glance

James Douglas Lee is a Managing Partner based in Tuscola, Illinois, practicing at Lee and Lee Ltd.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. District Court, Central District if Illinois (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1980) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Douglas County, Illinois State (Member, Assembly, 1982-1988), Colorado and American Bar Associations Christian Legal Society. Serands clients in Tuscola, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Douglas Lee is a lawyer practicing wills, estate planning, business formation and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Lee and Lee Ltd. in Tuscola, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Douglas Lee's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Wills

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

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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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 Tuscola 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 Douglas Lee

Where is James Douglas Lee's law office located?
James Douglas Lee's law practice is located in Tuscola, Illinois. The firm is Lee and Lee Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Douglas Lee handle?
James Douglas Lee focuses on formation, wills, criminal defense, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Douglas Lee practiced law?
James Douglas Lee has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Douglas Lee go to law school?
James Douglas Lee earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact James Douglas Lee for a consultation?
You can contact James Douglas Lee directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Douglas Lee received?
James Douglas Lee's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1980
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central District if Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
Colorado
Admitted: 1990

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