Atty. James G. Staples

Atty. James G. Staples

James G. Staples is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, commercial litigation, antitrust law and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 70 yrs experience 70 year
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About James G. Staples at a glance

James G. Staples is an A. Finkl & Sons Co. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1956), Michigan (1957), and Illinois (1958). Educated at University of Michigan (LL.B., 1956) and Purdue University (B.S.M.E., 1953). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James G. Staples is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, commercial litigation, antitrust law and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.M.E. degree from Purdue University in 1953, and has been licensed for 70 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James G. Staples's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James G. Staples 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 G. Staples is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James G. Staples is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James G. Staples is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

James G. Staples 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 G. Staples 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 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 G. Staples

Where is James G. Staples's law office located?
James G. Staples's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James G. Staples handle?
James G. Staples focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James G. Staples practiced law?
James G. Staples has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.
Where did James G. Staples go to law school?
James G. Staples earned their education at (LL.B., 1956); (B.S.M.E., 1953).
How can I contact James G. Staples for a consultation?
You can contact James G. Staples 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 G. Staples received?
James G. Staples's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Michigan
- 1956
B.S.M.E.
Purdue University
- 1953

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1956
Michigan
Admitted: 1957
Illinois
Admitted: 1958

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