Atty. James Patrick Durkin

Atty. James Patrick Durkin

James Patrick Durkin is a lawyer practicing advertising, trial. James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About James Patrick Durkin at a glance

James Patrick Durkin is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Patrick Durkin is a lawyer practicing advertising, trial
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Durkin's Areas of Practice

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 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 Patrick Durkin

Where is James Patrick Durkin's law office located?
James Patrick Durkin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Durkin handle?
James Patrick Durkin focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Patrick Durkin practiced law?
James Patrick Durkin has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Patrick Durkin go to law school?
James Patrick Durkin earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2003).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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