Atty. James Patrick Bartley

Atty. James Patrick Bartley

James Patrick Bartley is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, litigation, municipal law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Patrick Bartley at a glance

James Patrick Bartley is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), Nevada (inactive) (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Nevada (1976), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1983). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1975) and Loyola University (B.A., 1969). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Patrick Bartley is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, litigation, municipal law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1969, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Bartley's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

James Patrick Bartley is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

James Patrick Bartley is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Patrick Bartley is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 venue, 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 Patrick Bartley

Where is James Patrick Bartley's law office located?
James Patrick Bartley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Bartley handle?
James Patrick Bartley focuses on employment, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Patrick Bartley practiced law?
James Patrick Bartley has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Patrick Bartley go to law school?
James Patrick Bartley earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James Patrick Bartley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1975
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
Nevada (inactive)
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Nevada
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1983

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