Atty. James Matthew Pfeiffer

Atty. James Matthew Pfeiffer

Mr. James Matthew Pfeiffer is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, litigation, estate planning and 12 other areas of law.

Wheaton Wheaton 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James Matthew Pfeiffer at a glance

James Matthew Pfeiffer is an Attorney based in Wheaton, Illinois, practicing at Pfeiffer Law Offices, P.C.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), Northern District of IL (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2000). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D. Northern, 2000) and Purdue University (B.S., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, DuPage County and Illinois State (Member: Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council, 2004— Young Lawyers' Division Section Council, 2004-2005) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Matthew Pfeiffer is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, litigation, estate planning and 12 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at Pfeiffer Law Offices, P.C. in Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Matthew Pfeiffer's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Business Formation

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Matthew Pfeiffer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Matthew Pfeiffer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Wheaton 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 Matthew Pfeiffer

Where is James Matthew Pfeiffer's law office located?
James Matthew Pfeiffer's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. The firm is Pfeiffer Law Offices, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Matthew Pfeiffer handle?
James Matthew Pfeiffer focuses on divorce, formation, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Matthew Pfeiffer practiced law?
James Matthew Pfeiffer has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Matthew Pfeiffer go to law school?
James Matthew Pfeiffer earned their education at (J.D. Northern, 2000); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact James Matthew Pfeiffer for a consultation?
You can contact James Matthew Pfeiffer 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 Matthew Pfeiffer received?
James Matthew Pfeiffer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Northern
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 2000
B.S.
Purdue University
- 1997

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
Northern District of IL
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2000

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