Atty. James Earl Long

Atty. James Earl Long

James Earl Long is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance law, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Champaign Champaign 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James Earl Long at a glance

James Earl Long is a Partner based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at Chapin and Long, Attorneys at Law. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, breach of contract, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2000). Educated at Wake Forest University College of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Illinois (B.A. History, 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Champaign County Bar Association. Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Earl Long is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance law, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at Chapin and Long, Attorneys at Law in Champaign, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Earl Long's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

James Earl Long is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Earl Long is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Breach of Contract

James Earl Long is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Earl Long is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

James Earl Long is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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 Champaign 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 Earl Long

Where is James Earl Long's law office located?
James Earl Long's law practice is located in Champaign, Illinois. The firm is Chapin and Long, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Earl Long handle?
James Earl Long focuses on contracts, personal injury, breach of contract, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Earl Long practiced law?
James Earl Long has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Earl Long go to law school?
James Earl Long earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. History, 1997).
How can I contact James Earl Long for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Earl Long received?
James Earl Long's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University College of Law
- 2000
B.A. History
University of Illinois
- 1997

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2000

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