Atty. James Leo Athas

Atty. James Leo Athas

James Leo Athas is a lawyer practicing government, corporate / incorporation, litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About James Leo Athas at a glance

James Leo Athas is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on formation, white collar, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sev (2005) and New York (2007). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Leo Athas is a lawyer practicing government, corporate / incorporation, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Leo Athas's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 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 Leo Athas

Where is James Leo Athas's law office located?
James Leo Athas's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Leo Athas handle?
James Leo Athas focuses on formation, white collar, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Leo Athas practiced law?
James Leo Athas has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Leo Athas go to law school?
James Leo Athas earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact James Leo Athas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sev
Admitted: 2005
New York
Admitted: 2007

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