Atty. James Franklin Best
James Franklin Best is a lawyer practicing general liability defense, insurance coverage, medical malpractice and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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James Franklin Best is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Central Districts of Illinois (1974). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1974) and Drake University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, DuPage County (Chairman, Civil Law and Practice Committee, 1985-1987 1991), Illinois State and Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Illinois Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Franklin Best is a lawyer practicing general liability defense, insurance coverage, medical malpractice and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington in Chicago, IL and 3 others locations
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Franklin Best is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
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 Franklin Best is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Franklin Best is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Franklin Best is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Franklin Best is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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