Atty. James Paul Costello
James Paul Costello is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Paul Costello is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Murphy, Carter, Gilbreth & Enright. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at De Paul University (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Paul Costello is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at Murphy, Carter, Gilbreth & Enright in Chicago, IL
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James Paul Costello's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Paul Costello handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James Paul Costello is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James Paul Costello is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Paul Costello is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
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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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