Atty. James Paul Gitzlaff

Atty. James Paul Gitzlaff

Mr. James Paul Gitzlaff is a lawyer practicing commercial.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About James Paul Gitzlaff at a glance

James Paul Gitzlaff is a Sr. Litigator based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1996), and Indiana (2010). Educated at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (J.D., 1995) and Purdue University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Paul Gitzlaff is a lawyer practicing commercial
  • James received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Paul Gitzlaff's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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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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Where is James Paul Gitzlaff's law office located?
James Paul Gitzlaff's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Paul Gitzlaff handle?
James Paul Gitzlaff focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Paul Gitzlaff practiced law?
James Paul Gitzlaff has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Paul Gitzlaff go to law school?
James Paul Gitzlaff earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1995
B.A.
Purdue University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1996
Indiana
Admitted: 2010

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