Atty. James Thomas Easterling
James Thomas Easterling is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities, public finance, financial services. James Thomas received a B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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James Thomas Easterling is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1974) and Pepperdine University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Thomas Easterling is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities, public finance, financial services
- James Thomas received a B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James Thomas practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Chicago 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 venue, 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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