Atty. James S Richter

Atty. James S Richter

James S Richter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, insurance coverage and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from St.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James S Richter at a glance

James S Richter is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1992), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1992), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1998), and New York (2018). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1992) and St. Joseph's University (B.S. Chemistry, 1989). Active member of New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James S Richter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, insurance coverage and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from St. Joseph's University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James S Richter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S Richter 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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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 S Richter

Where is James S Richter's law office located?
James S Richter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S Richter handle?
James S Richter focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James S Richter practiced law?
James S Richter has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James S Richter go to law school?
James S Richter earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Chemistry, 1989).
How can I contact James S Richter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1992
B.S. Chemistry
St. Joseph's University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 2018

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