Atty. James M. Roche

Atty. James M. Roche

James M. Roche is a lawyer practicing federal tax, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, stocks and stockholders and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Roche at a glance

James M. Roche is a wrongful death, personal injury, tax, m&a, and product liability attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Michigan (Inactive) (1959) and Illinois (1963). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. Harvard, 1962) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Roche is a lawyer practicing federal tax, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, stocks and stockholders and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Roche's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

James M. Roche is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

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 M. Roche is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James M. Roche is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Product Liability

James M. Roche is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 M. Roche

Where is James M. Roche's law office located?
James M. Roche's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Roche handle?
James M. Roche focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, tax, m&a, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James M. Roche practiced law?
James M. Roche has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did James M. Roche go to law school?
James M. Roche earned their education at (LL.M. Harvard, 1962); (A.B., 1956).
How can I contact James M. Roche for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Roche 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 M. Roche received?
James M. Roche's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Harvard
Georgetown University
- 1962
A.B.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan (Inactive)
Admitted: 1959
Illinois
Admitted: 1963

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