Atty. James R. Asmussen

Atty. James R. Asmussen

James R. Asmussen is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, financial markets and services, agriculture and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Asmussen at a glance

James R. Asmussen is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Polsinelli PC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Villanova University (B.S. Accounting, 1985). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James R. Asmussen is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, financial markets and services, agriculture and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Villanova University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices at Polsinelli PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Asmussen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Asmussen 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

James R. Asmussen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Asmussen

Where is James R. Asmussen's law office located?
James R. Asmussen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Polsinelli PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Asmussen handle?
James R. Asmussen focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James R. Asmussen practiced law?
James R. Asmussen has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James R. Asmussen go to law school?
James R. Asmussen earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S. Accounting, 1985).
How can I contact James R. Asmussen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1989
B.S. Accounting
Villanova University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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