Atty. James Richard Beyer

Atty. James Richard Beyer

James Richard Beyer is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, elder law, complex discrimination litigation and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Chicago Chicago 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James Richard Beyer at a glance

James Richard Beyer is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, elder law, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Circuits and U.S. District Court, Eastern District o (1988). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1984) and DePauw University (B.A. Political, 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Arbitrator, 1997—, Circuit Court of Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Richard Beyer is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, elder law, complex discrimination litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Richard Beyer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Wage & Hour Disputes

James Richard Beyer is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Richard Beyer

Where is James Richard Beyer's law office located?
James Richard Beyer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Richard Beyer handle?
James Richard Beyer focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, elder law, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Richard Beyer practiced law?
James Richard Beyer has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James Richard Beyer go to law school?
James Richard Beyer earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Political, 1981).
How can I contact James Richard Beyer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Richard Beyer received?
James Richard Beyer's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1984
B.A. Political
DePauw University
- 1981

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Circuits and U.S. District Court, Eastern District o
Admitted: 1988

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