Atty. James Engel
James Engel is a lawyer practicing real estate law, personal injury law, bankruptcy law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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James Engel is a Member based in Hanover Park, Illinois, practicing at James Engel Attorney at Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1980) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1972). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Associations. Serands clients in Hanover Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James Engel is a lawyer practicing real estate law, personal injury law, bankruptcy law and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at James Engel Attorney at Law in Hanover Park, IL
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James Engel's Areas of Practice
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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 Engel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Engel is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Engel is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Hanover Park 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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