Atty. James E. Berner
James E. Berner is a lawyer practicing banking, securities & investment fraud, probate and 1 other area of law.
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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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- 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
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James E. Berner is one of 115,645 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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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 →
James E. Berner is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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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 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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