Atty. James John Karras

Atty. James John Karras

James John Karras is a lawyer practicing construction & development, real estate, litigation. James has been licensed for 47 years.

Oak Brook Oak Brook 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About James John Karras at a glance

James John Karras is a Member based in Oak Brook, Illinois, practicing at James John Karras. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on real estate and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at DePaul University College of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—). Serands clients in Oak Brook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James John Karras is a lawyer practicing construction & development, real estate, litigation
  • James has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at James John Karras in Oak Brook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James John Karras's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Oak Brook 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 John Karras's law office located?
James John Karras's law practice is located in Oak Brook, Illinois. The firm is James John Karras. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James John Karras focuses on real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James John Karras practiced law?
James John Karras has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
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Education

DePaul University College of Law JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979

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