Atty. James Franklin Rogers

Atty. James Franklin Rogers

James Franklin Rogers is a lawyer practicing corporate law, communications and media, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 3 other areas of law. James Franklin received a M.P.A. degree from Princeton University in 1979, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James Franklin Rogers at a glance

James Franklin Rogers is a business, m&a, and entertainment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979) and Illinois (2014). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Princeton University (M.P.A. Yale, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Franklin Rogers is a lawyer practicing corporate law, communications and media, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 3 other areas of law
  • James Franklin received a M.P.A. degree from Princeton University in 1979, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James Franklin practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Franklin Rogers's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Franklin Rogers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Franklin Rogers is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James Franklin Rogers is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Franklin Rogers

Where is James Franklin Rogers's law office located?
James Franklin Rogers's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Franklin Rogers handle?
James Franklin Rogers focuses on business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Franklin Rogers practiced law?
James Franklin Rogers has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Franklin Rogers go to law school?
James Franklin Rogers earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (M.P.A. Yale, 1979).
How can I contact James Franklin Rogers for a consultation?
You can contact James Franklin Rogers directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Franklin Rogers received?
James Franklin Rogers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1979
M.P.A. Yale
Princeton University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
Illinois
Admitted: 2014

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