Atty. James Russell Stern

Atty. James Russell Stern

James Russell Stern is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities, commodities and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James Russell Stern at a glance

James Russell Stern is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McBreen & Kopko LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1981) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1978). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Russell Stern is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities, commodities and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at McBreen & Kopko LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Russell Stern's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 Russell Stern

Where is James Russell Stern's law office located?
James Russell Stern's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McBreen & Kopko LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Russell Stern handle?
James Russell Stern focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Russell Stern practiced law?
James Russell Stern has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Russell Stern go to law school?
James Russell Stern earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James Russell Stern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
- 1981
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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