Atty. James John Boland

Atty. James John Boland

James John Boland is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years.

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Profile Summary

About James John Boland at a glance

James John Boland is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Freeborn & Peters LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on ip, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and New York Indiana (2019). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1995) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James John Boland is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James John Boland's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James John Boland is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

James John Boland is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

James John Boland is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James John Boland is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

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 John Boland

Where is James John Boland's law office located?
James John Boland's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Freeborn & Peters LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James John Boland handle?
James John Boland focuses on ip, bankruptcy, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James John Boland practiced law?
James John Boland has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James John Boland go to law school?
James John Boland earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact James John Boland for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1995
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
New York Indiana
Admitted: 2019

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