Atty. James Robert Thompson, Jr.
James Robert Thompson, Jr. is a lawyer practicing government regulatory, litigation, appellate practice. James has been licensed for 67 years.
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James Robert Thompson, Jr. is a Senior Chairman based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1959), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1959), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1960). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Robert Thompson, Jr. is a lawyer practicing government regulatory, litigation, appellate practice
- James has been licensed for 67 years
- James practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Robert Thompson, Jr. is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James Robert Thompson, Jr. is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →
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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 venue, 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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