Atty. James I. Rubin

Atty. James I. Rubin

James I. Rubin is a lawyer practicing reinsurance law, commercial litigation, arbitration.

Chicago Chicago 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James I. Rubin at a glance

James I. Rubin is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se (1971), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court (1983), and S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2013). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1971) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of ARIAS-US, AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James I. Rubin is a lawyer practicing reinsurance law, commercial litigation, arbitration
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James I. Rubin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James I. Rubin 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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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 I. Rubin

Where is James I. Rubin's law office located?
James I. Rubin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James I. Rubin handle?
James I. Rubin focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James I. Rubin practiced law?
James I. Rubin has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James I. Rubin go to law school?
James I. Rubin earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact James I. Rubin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James I. Rubin received?
James I. Rubin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1971
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983
S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2013

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