Atty. James Michael Ridge

Atty. James Michael Ridge

James Michael Ridge is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation. James has been licensed for 52 years.

Chicago Chicago 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James Michael Ridge at a glance

James Michael Ridge is a personal injury and workers comp attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974) and Missouri (1975). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (Juris Doctorate, 1974). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Ridge is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation
  • James has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Ridge's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 Ridge is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Michael Ridge is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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

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Where is James Michael Ridge's law office located?
James Michael Ridge's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Ridge handle?
James Michael Ridge focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Michael Ridge practiced law?
James Michael Ridge has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Michael Ridge go to law school?
James Michael Ridge earned their education at (Juris Doctorate, 1974).
How can I contact James Michael Ridge for a consultation?
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Education

Juris Doctorate
DePaul University College of Law
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974
Missouri
Admitted: 1975

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