Atty. James Leo Wu

Atty. James Leo Wu

James Leo Wu is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, insurance, probate & estate planning and 2 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 14 years.

Lake Zurich Lake Zurich 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About James Leo Wu at a glance

James Leo Wu is a probate, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2012). Serands clients in Lake Zurich, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Leo Wu is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, insurance, probate & estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 14 years
  • James practices in Lake Zurich, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Leo Wu's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Leo Wu is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Leo Wu is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Leo Wu is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Leo Wu is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Lake Zurich 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 Wu

Where is James Leo Wu's law office located?
James Leo Wu's law practice is located in Lake Zurich, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Leo Wu handle?
James Leo Wu focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Leo Wu practiced law?
James Leo Wu has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
How can I contact James Leo Wu for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2012

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