Atty. James Friedland

Atty. James Friedland

James Friedland is a lawyer practicing environmental law. James has been licensed for 12 years.

Chicago Chicago 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About James Friedland at a glance

James Friedland is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in California (2014) and Illinois (2016). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Friedland is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • James has been licensed for 12 years
  • James practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Friedland's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 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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Where is James Friedland's law office located?
James Friedland's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Friedland handle?
James Friedland focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Friedland practiced law?
James Friedland has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014
Illinois
Admitted: 2016

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