Atty. James Philip Bartley

Atty. James Philip Bartley

James Philip Bartley is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate. James received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years.

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About James Philip Bartley at a glance

James Philip Bartley is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2005) and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A. History, 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Philip Bartley is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate
  • James received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Philip Bartley's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Philip Bartley

Where is James Philip Bartley's law office located?
James Philip Bartley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Philip Bartley handle?
James Philip Bartley focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Philip Bartley practiced law?
James Philip Bartley has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Philip Bartley go to law school?
James Philip Bartley earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. History, 1995).
How can I contact James Philip Bartley for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 2005
B.A. History
Illinois Wesleyan University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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