Atty. James Michael Golden

Atty. James Michael Golden

James Michael Golden is a lawyer practicing class action, mass tort, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Golden at a glance

James Michael Golden is a employment, business, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005) and California (2012). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2005) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Golden is a lawyer practicing class action, mass tort, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Golden's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Michael Golden is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Michael Golden is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

James Michael Golden is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

James Michael Golden is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

James Michael Golden is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Golden

Where is James Michael Golden's law office located?
James Michael Golden's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Golden handle?
James Michael Golden focuses on employment, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Michael Golden practiced law?
James Michael Golden has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Michael Golden go to law school?
James Michael Golden earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact James Michael Golden for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 2005
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005
California
Admitted: 2012

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