Atty. James Lee Padgett

Atty. James Lee Padgett

James Lee Padgett is a lawyer practicing taxation law. James received a B.B.A. degree from North Texas State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Lake Forest Lake Forest 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About James Lee Padgett at a glance

James Lee Padgett is a tax attorney based in Lake Forest, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1982) and North Texas State University (B.B.A. University, 1977). Serands clients in Lake Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Lee Padgett is a lawyer practicing taxation law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from North Texas State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices in Lake Forest, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Lee Padgett's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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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 Lake Forest 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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Where is James Lee Padgett's law office located?
James Lee Padgett's law practice is located in Lake Forest, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lee Padgett handle?
James Lee Padgett focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Lee Padgett practiced law?
James Lee Padgett has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Lee Padgett go to law school?
James Lee Padgett earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.B.A. University, 1977).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1982
B.B.A. University
North Texas State University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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