Atty. James Richard Epstein

Atty. James Richard Epstein

James Richard Epstein is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, real estate. James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Richard Epstein at a glance

James Richard Epstein is a Cir. Ct. J. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on real estate and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1985), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1992). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1978) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Richard Epstein is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, real estate
  • James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Richard Epstein's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Richard Epstein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Richard Epstein is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Richard Epstein

Where is James Richard Epstein's law office located?
James Richard Epstein's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Richard Epstein handle?
James Richard Epstein focuses on real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Richard Epstein practiced law?
James Richard Epstein has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Richard Epstein go to law school?
James Richard Epstein earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Richard Epstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1978
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994

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