Atty. James K. Zerkle
James K. Zerkle is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental law, employment and 3 other areas of law.
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James K. Zerkle is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of James K. Zerkle. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, litigation, civil rights, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979) and Ohio U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1987). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1979) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sangamon County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James K. Zerkle is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental law, employment and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- James practices at Law Office of James K. Zerkle in Springfield, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James K. Zerkle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James K. Zerkle is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James K. Zerkle is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James K. Zerkle is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James K. Zerkle is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James K. Zerkle is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Springfield 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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