Atty. James Melvin Jacobs
James Melvin Jacobs is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, admiralty and maritime law, jones act and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Evansville in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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James Melvin Jacobs is an IL Agricultural Assoc. Off. of Gen. Coun. based in Bloomington, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, personal injury, employment, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991), Louisiana (1991), North Carolina (1996), and North Carolina (1996). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1991) and University of Evansville (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bloomington, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Melvin Jacobs is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, admiralty and maritime law, jones act and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Evansville in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- James practices in Bloomington, IL
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James Melvin Jacobs's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Melvin Jacobs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James Melvin Jacobs is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →
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 Melvin Jacobs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Melvin Jacobs is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Melvin Jacobs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James Melvin Jacobs is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Bloomington 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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