Atty. James Michael Bottoms

Atty. James Michael Bottoms

James Michael Bottoms is a lawyer practicing insurance defense. James received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

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About James Michael Bottoms at a glance

James Michael Bottoms is a insurance attorney based in Great Lakes, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2001) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2001). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 2001) and University of Cincinnati (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Great Lakes, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Bottoms is a lawyer practicing insurance defense
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • James practices in Great Lakes, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Bottoms's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Great Lakes 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 Michael Bottoms

Where is James Michael Bottoms's law office located?
James Michael Bottoms's law practice is located in Great Lakes, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Bottoms handle?
James Michael Bottoms focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Michael Bottoms practiced law?
James Michael Bottoms has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did James Michael Bottoms go to law school?
James Michael Bottoms earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 2001
B.A.
University of Cincinnati
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2001

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