Atty. James Harbert
James Harbert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. James, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023.
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James Harbert is a employment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Harbert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- James, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023
- 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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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Harbert is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
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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 venue, 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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