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Atty. James Stephen Poor

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.

Chicago Chicago 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (312) 675-8962

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About James Stephen Poor at a glance

James Stephen Poor is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They haand 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. 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). Actiand member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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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Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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James Stephen Poor has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1980
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Circuits U.S. D
Admitted: 1980

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