Atty. James E. McParland

Atty. James E. McParland

James E. McParland is a lawyer practicing corporate, employment management, health care and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About James E. McParland at a glance

James E. McParland is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McParland & Phillips, LLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1986). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1972) and St. Procopius College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations American Academy of Hospital Attorneys Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James E. McParland is a lawyer practicing corporate, employment management, health care and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from St. Procopius College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at McParland & Phillips, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James E. McParland's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Chicago 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 E. McParland

Where is James E. McParland's law office located?
James E. McParland's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McParland & Phillips, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. McParland handle?
James E. McParland focuses on employment, business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James E. McParland practiced law?
James E. McParland has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James E. McParland go to law school?
James E. McParland earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James E. McParland for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James E. McParland received?
James E. McParland's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1972
B.A.
St. Procopius College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1986

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