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Atty. James Owen Nolan

Atty. James Owen Nolan

James Owen Nolan is a lawyer practicing professional liability, employment law, insurance and 15 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1961, and has been licensed for 60 years.

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About James Owen Nolan at a glance

James Owen Nolan is a medical malpractice, employment, business, ip, and construction attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966). Educated at DePaul University (LL.B., 1966) and DePaul University (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association International Association of Insurance Counsel Society of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Owen Nolan is a lawyer practicing professional liability, employment law, insurance and 15 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1961, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Owen Nolan's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James Owen Nolan is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Owen Nolan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

James Owen Nolan is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 Owen Nolan

Where is James Owen Nolan's law office located?
James Owen Nolan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Owen Nolan handle?
James Owen Nolan focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, ip, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Owen Nolan practiced law?
James Owen Nolan has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James Owen Nolan go to law school?
James Owen Nolan earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.A., 1961).
How can I contact James Owen Nolan for a consultation?
You can contact James Owen Nolan 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 Owen Nolan received?
James Owen Nolan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
DePaul University
- 1966
B.A.
DePaul University
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1966

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