Atty. James Ewen Hail

Atty. James Ewen Hail

James Ewen Hail is a lawyer practicing trial practice, government/administrative, labor-employment and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from U.S.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ewen Hail at a glance

James Ewen Hail is a employment, ssd, securities, litigation, and government attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Texas (2002) and Illinois (2004). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 2002) and U.S. Naval Academy (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Ewen Hail is a lawyer practicing trial practice, government/administrative, labor-employment and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from U.S
  • Naval Academy in 1994, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Ewen Hail's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Ewen Hail 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 Ewen Hail is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James Ewen Hail is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

James Ewen Hail is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Ewen Hail is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Chicago 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 Ewen Hail

Where is James Ewen Hail's law office located?
James Ewen Hail's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ewen Hail handle?
James Ewen Hail focuses on employment, ssd, securities, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Ewen Hail practiced law?
James Ewen Hail has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did James Ewen Hail go to law school?
James Ewen Hail earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact James Ewen Hail for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 2002
B.S.
U.S. Naval Academy
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2002
Illinois
Admitted: 2004

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