Atty. James Hallagan
James Hallagan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. James, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2008.
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James Hallagan is a immigration attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan PC. Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Hallagan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law
- James, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2008
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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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