Atty. James Stanton Whitehead

Atty. James Stanton Whitehead

James Stanton Whitehead is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, counseling, appellate and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Chicago Chicago 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About James Stanton Whitehead at a glance

James Stanton Whitehead is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, immigration, wage & hour, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1974) and Yale University (B.A. Economics, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Stanton Whitehead is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, counseling, appellate and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Stanton Whitehead's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

James Stanton Whitehead is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Stanton Whitehead is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

James Stanton Whitehead is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →

Wage & Hour Disputes

James Stanton Whitehead is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Stanton Whitehead is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Stanton Whitehead

Where is James Stanton Whitehead's law office located?
James Stanton Whitehead's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stanton Whitehead handle?
James Stanton Whitehead focuses on discrimination, employment, immigration, wage & hour, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Stanton Whitehead practiced law?
James Stanton Whitehead has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Stanton Whitehead go to law school?
James Stanton Whitehead earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. Economics, 1970).
How can I contact James Stanton Whitehead for a consultation?
You can contact James Stanton Whitehead directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Stanton Whitehead received?
James Stanton Whitehead's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1974
B.A. Economics
Yale University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third and Eleventh Circuits
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second and District of Columbia Circuits
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 2004
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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