Atty. James M. Reum

Atty. James M. Reum

James M. Reum is a lawyer practicing securities, finance, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (872) 336-0719 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James M. Reum at a glance

James M. Reum is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), District of Columbia (1974), and Illinois (1979). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1972) and Harvard University (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Reum is a lawyer practicing securities, finance, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Reum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Reum 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.

James M. Reum is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James M. Reum is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

James M. Reum is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

James M. Reum is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Reum

Where is James M. Reum's law office located?
James M. Reum's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Reum handle?
James M. Reum focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James M. Reum practiced law?
James M. Reum has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James M. Reum go to law school?
James M. Reum earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James M. Reum for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Reum 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.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1972
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1974
Illinois
Admitted: 1979

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.