Atty. James E. O'Neal

Atty. James E. O'Neal

James E. O'Neal is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation.

Springfield Springfield 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James E. O'Neal at a glance

James E. O'Neal is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at James E. O'Neal. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on real estate and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and Indiana (1975). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1975) and Indiana University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. O'Neal is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at James E. O'Neal in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James E. O'Neal's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Springfield 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. O'Neal

Where is James E. O'Neal's law office located?
James E. O'Neal's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is James E. O'Neal. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. O'Neal handle?
James E. O'Neal focuses on real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James E. O'Neal practiced law?
James E. O'Neal has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James E. O'Neal go to law school?
James E. O'Neal earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James E. O'Neal for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
Indiana
Admitted: 1975

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