Atty. James Stewart Sinclair
James Stewart Sinclair is a lawyer practicing general practice, land use and zoning, municipal law and 3 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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James Stewart Sinclair is a Member based in Alton, Illinois, practicing at Stobbs & Sinclair, Ltd.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on estate planning, tax, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), Missouri (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1978), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1980). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois (A.B. University, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Alton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Stewart Sinclair is a lawyer practicing general practice, land use and zoning, municipal law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at Stobbs & Sinclair, Ltd. in Alton, IL
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Stewart Sinclair is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James Stewart Sinclair is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
James Stewart Sinclair is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Stewart Sinclair is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Alton 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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