Atty. James Michael Byrnes
James Michael Byrnes is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, occupational disease. James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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James Michael Byrnes is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (JD, 1987) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Byrnes is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, occupational disease
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- James practices at Ganan & Shapiro, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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 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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