Atty. James Thomas Burns

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.

Kankakee Kankakee 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Burns at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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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Where is James Thomas Burns's law office located?
James Thomas Burns's law practice is located in Kankakee, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Burns handle?
James Thomas Burns focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Thomas Burns practiced law?
James Thomas Burns has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Thomas Burns go to law school?
James Thomas Burns earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Genetics, 2001).
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 2004
B.S. Genetics
Iowa State University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 2006

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