Atty. James Michael Hofert
James Michael Hofert is a lawyer practicing environmental, medical malpractice, product liability and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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James Michael Hofert is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois Federal Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the (1979). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1979) and Grinnell College (B.A. Biochemistry, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Hofert is a lawyer practicing environmental, medical malpractice, product liability and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- James practices at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago, IL
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Michael Hofert is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Michael Hofert is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
James Michael Hofert is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
James Michael Hofert is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
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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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