Atty. James Lawrence Schwartz

Atty. James Lawrence Schwartz

James Lawrence Schwartz is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate, securities and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Chicago Chicago 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lawrence Schwartz at a glance

James Lawrence Schwartz is a business, real estate, and securities attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974), New Jersey (1975), Illinois (1980), and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Lawrence Schwartz is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate, securities and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawrence Schwartz's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Lawrence Schwartz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Lawrence Schwartz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

James Lawrence Schwartz is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Lawrence Schwartz

Where is James Lawrence Schwartz's law office located?
James Lawrence Schwartz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawrence Schwartz handle?
James Lawrence Schwartz focuses on business, real estate, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Lawrence Schwartz practiced law?
James Lawrence Schwartz has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Lawrence Schwartz go to law school?
James Lawrence Schwartz earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James Lawrence Schwartz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
New Jersey
Admitted: 1975
Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984

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