Atty. James Frederick Carlson

Atty. James Frederick Carlson

James Frederick Carlson is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, business and 1 other area of law. James has been licensed for 55 years.

Wilmette Wilmette 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James Frederick Carlson at a glance

James Frederick Carlson is an Attorney based in Wilmette, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of James F. Carlson. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971). Serands clients in Wilmette, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Frederick Carlson is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, business and 1 other area of law
  • James has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James F. Carlson in Wilmette, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Frederick Carlson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Frederick Carlson 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 Frederick Carlson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Frederick Carlson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Wilmette 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 Frederick Carlson

Where is James Frederick Carlson's law office located?
James Frederick Carlson's law practice is located in Wilmette, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of James F. Carlson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Frederick Carlson handle?
James Frederick Carlson focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Frederick Carlson practiced law?
James Frederick Carlson has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
How can I contact James Frederick Carlson for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971

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