Atty. James Joseph Behan

Atty. James Joseph Behan

James Joseph Behan is a lawyer. James Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Northbrook Northbrook 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About James Joseph Behan at a glance

James Joseph Behan is an Abbott Laboratories based in Northbrook, Illinois. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2000), New York (2001), District of Columbia (2006), and California (2008). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2000) and University of California, Berkeley (B.S., 1997). Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Joseph Behan is a lawyer
  • James Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James Joseph practices in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook 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 Joseph Behan's law office located?
James Joseph Behan's law practice is located in Northbrook, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Joseph Behan has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
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James Joseph Behan earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2000
B.S.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
California
Admitted: 2008
Illinois
Admitted: 2015

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