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Atty. James Timothy Harrington

Atty. James Timothy Harrington

James Timothy Harrington is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, air pollution, environmental administrative law and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Chicago Chicago 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About James Timothy Harrington at a glance

James Timothy Harrington is a Retired Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967), Indiana (1968), U.S. Supreme Court (1969), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth, Seventh and Eighth Circuits U.S. District Court, Northern Dist (1983). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1967) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Timothy Harrington is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, air pollution, environmental administrative law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Timothy Harrington's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Timothy Harrington 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.

James Timothy Harrington is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Timothy Harrington is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 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 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 Timothy Harrington

Where is James Timothy Harrington's law office located?
James Timothy Harrington's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Timothy Harrington handle?
James Timothy Harrington focuses on litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Timothy Harrington practiced law?
James Timothy Harrington has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James Timothy Harrington go to law school?
James Timothy Harrington earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact James Timothy Harrington for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Timothy Harrington received?
James Timothy Harrington's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 1967
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1967
Indiana
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth, Seventh and Eighth Circuits U.S. District Court, Northern Dist
Admitted: 1983

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