Atty. James R. Clune

Atty. James R. Clune

Phi Alpha Delta. Author: "Perfecting a Circuit Court Review and Appeal to the Appellate Court in a Workers' Compensation Proceeding", copyright 1993, presented at the Chicago Bar Association Seminar, December 2, 1993; "Defending Against Malingerers", copyright 1993, presented at the Workers' Compensation Claims Association Seminar, April 13, 1993; "The Impact of a Common Law Action on the Settlement Trial of a Workers' Compensation Claim-Respondent's Perspective", copyright 1993, presented at the Chicago Bar Association Seminar, January 7, 1993; "Malingering Claimant's - A Legal Perspective",

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About James R. Clune at a glance

James R. Clune is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Garofalo, Schreiber Storm & Grant, Chartered. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on workers comp, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1978), Illinois (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1980). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1978) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Board of Directors, 1989-1991, The Florida Bar Illinois State Bar Association Workers Compensation Lawyers Association and Achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Author

  • "Perfecting a Circuit Court Review and Appeal to the Appellate Court in a Workers' Compensation Proceeding", copyright 1993, presented at the Chicago Bar Association Seminar, December 2, 1993
  • "Defending Against Malingerers", copyright 1993, presented at the Workers' Compensation Claims Association Seminar, April 13, 1993
  • "The Impact of a Common Law Action on the Settlement Trial of a Workers' Compensation Claim-Respondent's Perspective", copyright 1993, presented at the Chicago Bar Association Seminar, January 7, 1993
  • "Malingering Claimant's - A Legal Perspective", copyright 2002, presented at REBEX 2002, The Chicago and Wisconsin Chapters of R.I.M.S., November 6, 2002

Author

"Employer-Employee Problems", Illinois Workers' Compensation Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Leading Lawyers Network - The Top Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Clune's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 R. Clune's law office located?
James R. Clune's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Garofalo, Schreiber Storm & Grant, Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Clune handle?
James R. Clune focuses on workers comp, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James R. Clune practiced law?
James R. Clune has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James R. Clune go to law school?
James R. Clune earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
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What awards or recognition has James R. Clune received?
James R. Clune's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1978
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1978
Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1980

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