Atty. James Lewis Kaplan

Atty. James Lewis Kaplan

James Lewis Kaplan is a lawyer practicing workers compensation litigation, personal injury, police liability and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Chicago Chicago 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lewis Kaplan at a glance

James Lewis Kaplan is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kaplan & Sorosky, Ltd.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, ip, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1971) and University of Arizona (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Lewis Kaplan is a lawyer practicing workers compensation litigation, personal injury, police liability and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at Kaplan & Sorosky, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Lewis Kaplan's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Lewis Kaplan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Lewis Kaplan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Lewis Kaplan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Lewis Kaplan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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 Lewis Kaplan

Where is James Lewis Kaplan's law office located?
James Lewis Kaplan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kaplan & Sorosky, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lewis Kaplan handle?
James Lewis Kaplan focuses on personal injury, employment, ip, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Lewis Kaplan practiced law?
James Lewis Kaplan has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Lewis Kaplan go to law school?
James Lewis Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact James Lewis Kaplan for a consultation?
You can contact James Lewis Kaplan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Lewis Kaplan received?
James Lewis Kaplan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1971
B.A.
University of Arizona
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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