Atty. James L. Webster

Atty. James L. Webster

James L. Webster is a lawyer practicing franchising, licensing, alcoholic beverages trade practice and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Webster at a glance

James L. Webster is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Webster Powell, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on ip, tax, tax litigation, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois (1982), Wisconsin (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1983). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1982) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State, Wisconsin State and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Corporation, Banking and Business Law Co-Chair, Alcoholic Beverages Practice Committee, 2000-2001) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Webster is a lawyer practicing franchising, licensing, alcoholic beverages trade practice and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at Webster Powell, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Webster's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James L. Webster is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James L. Webster is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Litigation

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James L. Webster is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James L. Webster is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L. Webster

Where is James L. Webster's law office located?
James L. Webster's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Webster Powell, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Webster handle?
James L. Webster focuses on ip, tax, tax litigation, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James L. Webster practiced law?
James L. Webster has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James L. Webster go to law school?
James L. Webster earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James L. Webster for a consultation?
You can contact James L. Webster directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James L. Webster received?
James L. Webster's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1979

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1990

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