Atty. James J. Koptik

Atty. James J. Koptik

James J. Koptik is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James J. Koptik at a glance

James J. Koptik is a business and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1997) and Loyola University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J. Koptik is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1988, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Koptik's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Koptik 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

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

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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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Where is James J. Koptik's law office located?
James J. Koptik's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Koptik handle?
James J. Koptik focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James J. Koptik practiced law?
James J. Koptik has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James J. Koptik go to law school?
James J. Koptik earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1997
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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