Atty. James E. Berner

Atty. James E. Berner

James E. Berner is a lawyer practicing banking, securities & investment fraud, probate and 1 other area of law.

Woodstock Woodstock 69 Years Experience 69 year
Call (224) 452-5497

Profile Summary

About James E. Berner at a glance

James E. Berner is an Of Counsel based in Woodstock, Illinois, practicing at Caldwell, Berner & Caldwell, LLP. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1957), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1959), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1957) and DePaul University (Ph.B., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, McHenry County (President, 1965-1966), Illinois State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serves clients in Woodstock, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Berner is a lawyer practicing banking, securities & investment fraud, probate and 1 other area of law
  • James received a Ph.B. degree from DePaul University in 1955, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • James practices at Caldwell, Berner & Caldwell, LLP in Woodstock, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Berner's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James E. Berner is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

James E. Berner is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 Woodstock 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 venue, 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 E. Berner

Where is James E. Berner's law office located?
James E. Berner's law practice is located in Woodstock, Illinois. The firm is Caldwell, Berner & Caldwell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Berner handle?
James E. Berner focuses on probate, estate planning, business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James E. Berner practiced law?
James E. Berner has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did James E. Berner go to law school?
James E. Berner earned their education at (J.D., 1957); (Ph.B., 1955).
How can I contact James E. Berner for a consultation?
You can contact James E. Berner 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 E. Berner received?
James E. Berner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1957
Ph.B.
DePaul University
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1957
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983

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