Atty. James John Shield, Jr.

Atty. James John Shield, Jr.

James John Shield, Jr. is a lawyer. James received a degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 11 years.

Chicago Chicago 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About James John Shield, Jr. at a glance

James John Shield, Jr. is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2015). Educated at DePaul University, College of Law (J.D., 2015) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James John Shield, Jr. is a lawyer
  • James received a degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • James practices at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Chicago, IL

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 John Shield, Jr.'s law office located?
James John Shield, Jr.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has James John Shield, Jr. practiced law?
James John Shield, Jr. has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did James John Shield, Jr. go to law school?
James John Shield, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (—).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University, College of Law
- 2015
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2015

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