Atty. James Matthew Thompson
James Matthew Thompson is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, product liability, healthcare and 3 other areas of law. James received a degree from Culver-Stockton College in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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James Matthew Thompson is a Partner based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, real estate, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States District Court, Central District of Illinois (2008). Educated at Culver-Stockton College (Bachelor, 2005). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Associations •Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (Editor-in-Chief, IDC Quarterly ) •Defense Research Institute •Abraham Lincoln Court •American Bar Association •Illinois State Bar Association •Peoria County Bar Association. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Matthew Thompson is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, product liability, healthcare and 3 other areas of law
- James received a degree from Culver-Stockton College in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
- James practices at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation in Peoria, IL
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Matthew Thompson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Matthew Thompson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Matthew Thompson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
James Matthew Thompson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Matthew Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Peoria 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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