Atty. James Michael Evans

Atty. James Michael Evans

James Michael Evans is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust & trade law, appeals and 2 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 45 years.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James Michael Evans at a glance

James Michael Evans is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at James Michael Evans. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on litigation, landlord/tenant, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), Pennsylvania (1998), and West Virginia (2013). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (JD, 1998). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Evans is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust & trade law, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at James Michael Evans in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Evans's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Evans 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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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

James Michael Evans is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Michael Evans is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

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 Evans's law office located?
James Michael Evans's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is James Michael Evans. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Evans handle?
James Michael Evans focuses on litigation, landlord/tenant, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Michael Evans practiced law?
James Michael Evans has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Michael Evans go to law school?
James Michael Evans earned their education at (JD, 1998).
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Education

JD
Notre Dame Law School
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
West Virginia
Admitted: 2013

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