Atty. James Michael Adams Barton

Atty. James Michael Adams Barton

James Michael Adams Barton is a lawyer practicing litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Chicago Chicago 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About James Michael Adams Barton at a glance

James Michael Adams Barton is a litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in New York (2013) and Illinois (2019). Educated at Yale University (B.A., 2007) and Columbia Law School J.D. 2012 Member Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Journal of Gender and Law Columbia Law School J.D. Member Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Society for International La (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Adams Barton is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Adams Barton's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Where is James Michael Adams Barton's law office located?
James Michael Adams Barton's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Adams Barton handle?
James Michael Adams Barton focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Michael Adams Barton practiced law?
James Michael Adams Barton has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James Michael Adams Barton go to law school?
James Michael Adams Barton earned their education at (B.A., 2007); (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

B.A.
Yale University
- 2007
Columbia Law School J.D. 2012 Member Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Journal of Gender and Law Columbia Law School J.D. Member Columbia Law School J.D. Columbia Society for International La
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2013
Illinois
Admitted: 2019

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