Atty. James E. Leeny

Atty. James E. Leeny

James E. Leeny is a lawyer practicing appeals, social security disability.

Skokie Skokie 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (224) 451-1441

Profile Summary

About James E. Leeny at a glance

James E. Leeny is an Associate based in Skokie, Illinois, practicing at Jan L. Kodner & Associates. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on ssd and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at University of Illinois at Chicago (M.A. Business, 1990) and John Marshall School of Law J.D. (—). Serves clients in Skokie, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Leeny is a lawyer practicing appeals, social security disability
  • James received a M.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Jan L. Kodner & Associates in Skokie, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Leeny's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Skokie 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. Leeny

Where is James E. Leeny's law office located?
James E. Leeny's law practice is located in Skokie, Illinois. The firm is Jan L. Kodner & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Leeny handle?
James E. Leeny focuses on ssd, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James E. Leeny practiced law?
James E. Leeny has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James E. Leeny go to law school?
James E. Leeny earned their education at (M.A. Business, 1990); (—).
How can I contact James E. Leeny for a consultation?
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Education

M.A. Business
University of Illinois at Chicago
- 1990
John Marshall School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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