Atty. James Stephen Walker
James Stephen Walker is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, torts and 4 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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James Stephen Walker is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of J. Stephen Walker, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), Illinois (1973), U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Seve (1987), and Michigan (1995). Educated at University of P ennsylvania (J.D., 1972) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1969). Active member of Chicago (Member, Committees on Professional Responsibility, 1984 and Securities Law, 1984), Illinois State (Member, Sections on Litigation, Securities and Criminal Law) and American (Member, Sections on Litigation and Criminal Law) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Stephen Walker is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, torts and 4 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- James practices at Law Offices of J. Stephen Walker, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Stephen Walker is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Stephen Walker is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Stephen Walker is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Stephen Walker is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James Stephen Walker is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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.
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