Atty. James Stephen Poor
James Stephen Poor is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, complex discrimination litigation, workplace counseling & solutions and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Complex Discrimination Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 46+ Years Experience
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About James Stephen Poor at a Glance
James Stephen Poor is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Circuits U.S. D (1980). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Indiana University (B.S., 1977). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Stephen Poor
- James Stephen Poor is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, complex discrimination litigation, workplace counseling & solutions and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices in Chicago, IL
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James Stephen Poor's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Stephen Poor handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose James Stephen Poor
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Stephen Poor's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Stephen Poor brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, James Stephen Poor can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means James Stephen Poor attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Stephen Poor Handles in Chicago
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