Atty. James Leo Oakley
James Leo Oakley is a lawyer practicing litigation. James received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.
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James Leo Oakley is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003) and Wisconsin (2003). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 2003) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Leo Oakley is a lawyer practicing litigation
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
- James practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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