Atty. James Nolan Vail

Atty. James Nolan Vail

James Nolan Vail is a lawyer practicing civil trial law, civil appellate law, personal injury. James received a B.S. degree from Loyola University, and has been licensed for 66 years.

Chicago Chicago 66 yrs experience 66 year
Call (312) 535-4941 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Nolan Vail at a glance

James Nolan Vail is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at James N. Vail & Associates. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1960). Educated at Loyola University J.D. (—) and Loyola University B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Nolan Vail is a lawyer practicing civil trial law, civil appellate law, personal injury
  • James received a B.S. degree from Loyola University, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • James practices at James N. Vail & Associates in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Nolan Vail's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Nolan Vail 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 Nolan Vail is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

James Nolan Vail is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

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

James Nolan Vail 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Nolan Vail

Where is James Nolan Vail's law office located?
James Nolan Vail's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is James N. Vail & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Nolan Vail handle?
James Nolan Vail focuses on personal injury, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Nolan Vail practiced law?
James Nolan Vail has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did James Nolan Vail go to law school?
James Nolan Vail earned their education at (—); (—).
How can I contact James Nolan Vail for a consultation?
You can contact James Nolan Vail directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Nolan Vail received?
James Nolan Vail's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Loyola University J.D.
- In Progress
Loyola University B.S.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1960

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.