Av. James M. Hess
James M. Hess is a lawyer practicing education law, family law, probate & estate planning and 2 other areas of law.
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About James M. Hess at a glance
James M. Hess is a probate, family law, estate planning, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1971) and Illinois (1974). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1971) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Hess is a lawyer practicing education law, family law, probate & estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1963, and has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices in Rockford, IL
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James M. Hess's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Hess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James M. Hess is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James M. Hess is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James M. Hess is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James M. Hess is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James M. Hess 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 Rockford 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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