Atty. James Leo Simon

Atty. James Leo Simon

James Leo Simon is a lawyer practicing commercial and business litigation. James received a B.F.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Danville Danville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About James Leo Simon at a glance

James Leo Simon is an Associate based in Danville, Illinois. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se (1977), U.S. Supreme Court (1981), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texa (1984). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois (B.F.A., 1971). Active member of Chicago (Vice Chairman, Health and Hospital Law Committee, Young Lawyers Section, 1977-1979), Illinois State and American Bar Associations American Academy of Hospital Attorneys Illinois Association of Hospital Attorneys. Serands clients in Danville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Leo Simon is a lawyer practicing commercial and business litigation
  • James received a B.F.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices in Danville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Leo Simon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Leo Simon 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.

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Civil 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 Danville 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

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Where is James Leo Simon's law office located?
James Leo Simon's law practice is located in Danville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Leo Simon handle?
James Leo Simon focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Leo Simon practiced law?
James Leo Simon has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James Leo Simon go to law school?
James Leo Simon earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.F.A., 1971).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1977
B.F.A.
University of Illinois
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texa
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1986

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