Atty. James L. Thompson
James L. Thompson is a lawyer practicing class action, trusts, personal injury and 3 other areas of law.
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James L. Thompson is a Senior Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Seventh Circuits and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illi (1989), and Indiana (2008). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1988) and Carleton College (B.A., 1985). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James L. Thompson is a lawyer practicing class action, trusts, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL
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James L. Thompson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James L. Thompson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James L. Thompson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
James L. Thompson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James L. Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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