Atty. James P. LeFante
Named, "Rising Star," Illinois Super Lawyers, 2009 (Medical Malpractice) and 2010 (Personal Injury) (only 2.5% of Illinois Lawyers receive this distinction each year); Goodman & Witanen, Park Ridge, Illinois, Associate, 1997-1998; Capetola & Doddato Esq. LLP, Williston Park, New York, Associate, 1998-2001.
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About James P. LeFante at a glance
James P. LeFante is a Senior Attorney based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at LeFante Law Offices, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2001). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1996) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Peoria County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Named, "Rising Star," Illinois Super Lawyers, 2009 (Medical Malpractice) and 2010 (Personal Injury) (only 2.5% of Illinois Lawyers receive this distinction each year)
- Goodman & Witanen, Park Ridge, Illinois, Associate, 1997-1998
- Capetola & Doddato Esq. LLP, Williston Park, New York, Associate, 1998-2001
- Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Peoria, Illinois, Associate/Partner, 2001-2009
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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 P. LeFante is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
James P. LeFante is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 P. LeFante is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Peoria 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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