Atty. James P. McCarthy
Lecturer: Western Loss Association, October 1991; Workers' Compensation Claims Association, March 1994. Member: Illinois Firefighters Association, 1981-; Legislative Advisor to State Representative James R.
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About James P. McCarthy at a glance
James P. McCarthy is a Senior Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gunty, McCarthy & Moore LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, personal injury, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2008). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1984) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Lecturer
- Western Loss Association, October 1991
- Workers' Compensation Claims Association, March 1994
Member
- Illinois Firefighters Association, 1981-
- Legislative Advisor to State Representative James R. Strange, 1986-1991
- Republican Committeeman, 1990- present
- Chairman, Political Action Committee, DuPage County Young Republicans, 1994
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James P. McCarthy is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents 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. McCarthy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
James P. McCarthy is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →
James P. McCarthy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James P. McCarthy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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