Atty. James Patrick Hanley

Atty. James Patrick Hanley

James Patrick Hanley is a lawyer practicing administrative law, legislative practice, government and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Illinois College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Skokie Skokie 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James Patrick Hanley at a glance

James Patrick Hanley is a business and government attorney based in Skokie, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982), and Northern Illinois Trial Bar (1989). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1982) and Illinois College (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Skokie, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Patrick Hanley is a lawyer practicing administrative law, legislative practice, government and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Illinois College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices in Skokie, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Hanley's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Patrick Hanley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James Patrick Hanley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Skokie 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 Hanley

Where is James Patrick Hanley's law office located?
James Patrick Hanley's law practice is located in Skokie, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Hanley handle?
James Patrick Hanley focuses on business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Patrick Hanley practiced law?
James Patrick Hanley has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Patrick Hanley go to law school?
James Patrick Hanley earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James Patrick Hanley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1982
B.A.
Illinois College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982
Northern Illinois Trial Bar
Admitted: 1989

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