Atty. James T. McGuire

Atty. James T. McGuire

Phi Alpha Theta. Member, Order of John Marshall.

Elmwood Park Elmwood Park 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James T. McGuire at a glance

James T. McGuire is a Member based in Elmwood Park, Illinois, practicing at Spina, McGuire & Okal P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1976). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1976) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1971). Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Elmwood Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Alpha Theta
  • Member, Order of John Marshall

Practice Areas Explained

James T. McGuire's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Elmwood Park 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 T. McGuire

Where is James T. McGuire's law office located?
James T. McGuire's law practice is located in Elmwood Park, Illinois. The firm is Spina, McGuire & Okal P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. McGuire handle?
James T. McGuire focuses on contracts, probate, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James T. McGuire practiced law?
James T. McGuire has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James T. McGuire go to law school?
James T. McGuire earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James T. McGuire for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1976
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1976

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