Atty. James Ernest Peckert

Atty. James Ernest Peckert

James Ernest Peckert is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial litigation, labor and employment and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Decatur Decatur 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ernest Peckert at a glance

James Ernest Peckert is a employment, business, litigation, civil rights, and insurance attorney based in Decatur, Illinois. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1990), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1986) and Millikin University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Decatur, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Ernest Peckert is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial litigation, labor and employment and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices in Decatur, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Ernest Peckert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Ernest Peckert 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.

James Ernest Peckert is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Insurance Law

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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 Decatur 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 Ernest Peckert

Where is James Ernest Peckert's law office located?
James Ernest Peckert's law practice is located in Decatur, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ernest Peckert handle?
James Ernest Peckert focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Ernest Peckert practiced law?
James Ernest Peckert has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Ernest Peckert go to law school?
James Ernest Peckert earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact James Ernest Peckert for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Ernest Peckert received?
James Ernest Peckert's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1986
B.S.
Millikin University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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