Atty. James Thomas Burns
James Thomas Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, pharmaceuticals & chemicals. James Thomas received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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James Thomas Burns is a litigation attorney based in Kankakee, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982) and New York (2006). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 2004) and Iowa State University (B.S. Genetics, 2001). Active member of New York State Bar Association American Bar Association New York Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Kankakee, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Thomas Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, pharmaceuticals & chemicals
- James Thomas received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 44 years
- James Thomas practices in Kankakee, IL
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Kankakee 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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