Atty. James E. Cheatham
James E. Cheatham is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate law, estate planning law.
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James E. Cheatham is a estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Aurora, Illinois. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1951) and Illinois (1952). Educated at Drake University (LL.B., 1951) and Illinois College (B.A., 1949). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Aurora, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Cheatham is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate law, estate planning law
- James received a B.A. degree from Illinois College in 1949, and has been licensed for 75 years
- James practices in Aurora, IL
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James E. Cheatham is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James E. Cheatham is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E. Cheatham is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Aurora 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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