Atty. James R. Sethna
James R. Sethna is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, construction & development and 2 other areas of law.
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James R. Sethna is a contracts, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001). Educated at John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL J.D. (—) and DePaul University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James R. Sethna is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, construction & development and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 25 years
- James practices in Chicago, IL
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James R. Sethna's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Sethna handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James R. Sethna is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James R. Sethna is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James R. Sethna is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James R. Sethna 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 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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