Atty. James Patrick McHargue

Atty. James Patrick McHargue

James Patrick McHargue is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, personal injury, workers compensation. James received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James Patrick McHargue at a glance

James Patrick McHargue is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of James P. McHargue. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1997) and Loyola University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Patrick McHargue is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, personal injury, workers compensation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of James P. McHargue in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick McHargue's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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 McHargue is one of 264,852 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 McHargue is one of 55,389 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 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 McHargue

Where is James Patrick McHargue's law office located?
James Patrick McHargue's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of James P. McHargue. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick McHargue handle?
James Patrick McHargue focuses on trusts, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Patrick McHargue practiced law?
James Patrick McHargue has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Patrick McHargue go to law school?
James Patrick McHargue earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact James Patrick McHargue for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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