Atty. James M. Baisley

Atty. James M. Baisley

James M. Baisley is a lawyer practicing corporate law, corporate governance.

Lake Forest Lake Forest 65 yrs experience 65 year
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About James M. Baisley at a glance

James M. Baisley is a business attorney based in Lake Forest, Illinois. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in New York (1961), Illinois (1969), and U.S. Supreme Court (1975). Educated at Fordham University (LL.B., 1961) and Fordham University (B.S., 1954). Serands clients in Lake Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M. Baisley is a lawyer practicing corporate law, corporate governance
  • James received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1954, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • James practices in Lake Forest, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Baisley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Baisley 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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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 Forest 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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Where is James M. Baisley's law office located?
James M. Baisley's law practice is located in Lake Forest, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Baisley handle?
James M. Baisley focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James M. Baisley practiced law?
James M. Baisley has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did James M. Baisley go to law school?
James M. Baisley earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.S., 1954).
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Education

LL.B.
Fordham University
- 1961
B.S.
Fordham University
- 1954

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1961
Illinois
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975

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