Atty. James S. Barber
James S. Barber is a lawyer practicing employment law, business, corporate counseling.
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James S. Barber is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Clausen Miller PC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1977). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1977) and DePaul University (B.A. DePaul, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American (Member, Labor and Employment Committee) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. Barber is a lawyer practicing employment law, business, corporate counseling
- James received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1967, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at Clausen Miller PC in Chicago, IL
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James S. Barber is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James S. Barber is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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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