Atty. James Engel

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.

Hanover Park Hanover Park 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James Engel at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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

Practice Areas Explained

James Engel's Areas of Practice

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

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

Real Estate Law

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 →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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 →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Engel

Where is James Engel's law office located?
James Engel's law practice is located in Hanover Park, Illinois. The firm is James Engel Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Engel handle?
James Engel focuses on personal injury, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Engel practiced law?
James Engel has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Engel go to law school?
James Engel earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James Engel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980

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