Atty. James Gregory Las Cola

Atty. James Gregory Las Cola

James Gregory Las Cola is a lawyer practicing adoption, business law, complex civil litigation and 13 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Governors State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About James Gregory Las Cola at a glance

James Gregory Las Cola is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at James Gregory LasCola. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (2002). Educated at DePaul University (J.D. Certificate, 1998) and Governors State University (B.A. Accounting, 1991). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Gregory Las Cola is a lawyer practicing adoption, business law, complex civil litigation and 13 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Governors State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices at James Gregory LasCola in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Gregory Las Cola's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Trusts

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Gregory Las Cola

Where is James Gregory Las Cola's law office located?
James Gregory Las Cola's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is James Gregory LasCola. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gregory Las Cola handle?
James Gregory Las Cola focuses on dui/dwi, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Gregory Las Cola practiced law?
James Gregory Las Cola has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Gregory Las Cola go to law school?
James Gregory Las Cola earned their education at (J.D. Certificate, 1998); (B.A. Accounting, 1991).
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Education

J.D. Certificate
DePaul University
- 1998
B.A. Accounting
Governors State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 2002

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