Atty. James Patrick Looby

Atty. James Patrick Looby

James Patrick Looby is a lawyer practicing labor, employment & benefits, environmental and natural resources, trusts. James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 Years Experience 15 year
Call (312) 796-6938

Profile Summary

About James Patrick Looby at a glance

James Patrick Looby is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on trusts, employment, and environmental. Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2011) and Michigan State University (B.A., 2008). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Patrick Looby is a lawyer practicing labor, employment & benefits, environmental and natural resources, trusts
  • James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • James practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Looby's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Patrick Looby is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Patrick Looby is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Patrick Looby

Where is James Patrick Looby's law office located?
James Patrick Looby's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Looby handle?
James Patrick Looby focuses on trusts, employment, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Patrick Looby practiced law?
James Patrick Looby has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did James Patrick Looby go to law school?
James Patrick Looby earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2008).
How can I contact James Patrick Looby for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2011
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 2008

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