Atty. James Thomas Crotty

Atty. James Thomas Crotty

James Thomas Crotty is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense law, corporate law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1963, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Carterville Carterville 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Crotty at a glance

James Thomas Crotty is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Carterville, Illinois. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1981), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1982). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1973) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Carterville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Thomas Crotty is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense law, corporate law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1963, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices in Carterville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Crotty's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Thomas Crotty is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Carterville 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 Thomas Crotty

Where is James Thomas Crotty's law office located?
James Thomas Crotty's law practice is located in Carterville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Crotty handle?
James Thomas Crotty focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Thomas Crotty practiced law?
James Thomas Crotty has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Thomas Crotty go to law school?
James Thomas Crotty earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1963).
How can I contact James Thomas Crotty for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Thomas Crotty received?
James Thomas Crotty's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1973
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Se
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1983

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