Atty. James Patrick Hynes
Atty. James Patrick Hynes is a lawyer practicing commercial, wrongful death, personal injury and 6 other areas of law.
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James Patrick Hynes is a medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern and Central District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1981), and Wisconsin (2003). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and Knox College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dupage County and Illinois State Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. James Patrick Hynes is a lawyer practicing commercial, wrongful death, personal injury and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Knox College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices in Chicago, IL
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James Patrick Hynes's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Hynes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Patrick Hynes is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
James Patrick Hynes is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 Patrick Hynes is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Patrick Hynes is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Patrick Hynes is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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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