Atty. James R. Mendillo

Atty. James R. Mendillo

James R. Mendillo is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment law, car accidents and 7 other areas of law.

Belleville Belleville 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Mendillo at a glance

James R. Mendillo is a Member based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Freeark, Harvey, and Mendillo, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1972), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1972), Illinois (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1972) and University of New Haven (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St, Louis St, and Clair County, Illinois State Bar Association The Missouri Bar Illinois Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Mendillo is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment law, car accidents and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of New Haven in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at Freeark, Harvey, and Mendillo, P.C. in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Mendillo's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James R. Mendillo is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James R. Mendillo is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James R. Mendillo is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James R. Mendillo is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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 Belleville 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. Mendillo

Where is James R. Mendillo's law office located?
James R. Mendillo's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is Freeark, Harvey, and Mendillo, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Mendillo handle?
James R. Mendillo focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James R. Mendillo practiced law?
James R. Mendillo has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James R. Mendillo go to law school?
James R. Mendillo earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact James R. Mendillo for a consultation?
You can contact James R. Mendillo directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James R. Mendillo received?
James R. Mendillo's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1972
B.S.
University of New Haven
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1972
Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987

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