Atty. James Lawrence DeAno

Atty. James Lawrence DeAno

James Lawrence DeAno is a lawyer practicing public entity, official liability, police misconduct and 3 other areas of law. James Lawrence received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Wheaton Wheaton 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lawrence DeAno at a glance

James Lawrence DeAno is a Member based in Wheaton, Illinois, practicing at DeAno & Scarry, LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on civil rights, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and Western Illinois University (B.A. Political, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DuPage County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Lawrence DeAno is a lawyer practicing public entity, official liability, police misconduct and 3 other areas of law
  • James Lawrence received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James Lawrence practices at DeAno & Scarry, LLC in Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawrence DeAno's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Lawrence DeAno is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Lawrence DeAno is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Wheaton 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 Lawrence DeAno

Where is James Lawrence DeAno's law office located?
James Lawrence DeAno's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. The firm is DeAno & Scarry, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawrence DeAno handle?
James Lawrence DeAno focuses on civil rights, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Lawrence DeAno practiced law?
James Lawrence DeAno has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Lawrence DeAno go to law school?
James Lawrence DeAno earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Political, 1978).
How can I contact James Lawrence DeAno for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Lawrence DeAno received?
James Lawrence DeAno's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1981
B.A. Political
Western Illinois University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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