Atty. James Phillip Gignac

Atty. James Phillip Gignac

James Phillip Gignac is a lawyer practicing environmental law. James received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About James Phillip Gignac at a glance

James Phillip Gignac is a Sierra Club based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2004) and Albion College (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Phillip Gignac is a lawyer practicing environmental law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Phillip Gignac's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 Phillip Gignac's law office located?
James Phillip Gignac's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Phillip Gignac handle?
James Phillip Gignac focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Phillip Gignac practiced law?
James Phillip Gignac has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Phillip Gignac go to law school?
James Phillip Gignac earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2004
B.A.
Albion College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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