Atty. James Patrick Etchingham

Atty. James Patrick Etchingham

James Patrick Etchingham is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation. James received a B.A. degree from St.

Libertyville Libertyville 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (224) 312-2468

Profile Summary

About James Patrick Etchingham at a glance

James Patrick Etchingham is an Of Counsel based in Libertyville, Illinois, practicing at Newland & Newland LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978) and Illinois (1978). Educated at Lewis University Law School (J.D., 1978) and St. Norbert College (B.A., 1974). Serves clients in Libertyville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Patrick Etchingham is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation
  • James received a B.A. degree from St. Norbert College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Newland & Newland LLP in Libertyville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Etchingham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Etchingham 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 Patrick Etchingham is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

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 Patrick Etchingham is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Patrick Etchingham is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Libertyville 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 Etchingham

Where is James Patrick Etchingham's law office located?
James Patrick Etchingham's law practice is located in Libertyville, Illinois. The firm is Newland & Newland LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Etchingham handle?
James Patrick Etchingham focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Patrick Etchingham practiced law?
James Patrick Etchingham has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Patrick Etchingham go to law school?
James Patrick Etchingham earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James Patrick Etchingham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lewis University Law School
- 1978
B.A.
St. Norbert College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978
Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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