Atty. James W. Kopriva

Atty. James W. Kopriva

James W. Kopriva is a lawyer practicing environmental and toxic tort, medical liability, transportation and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. Kopriva at a glance

James W. Kopriva is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cassiday Schade LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar (1979). Educated at Lewis University, College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W. Kopriva is a lawyer practicing environmental and toxic tort, medical liability, transportation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at Cassiday Schade LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Kopriva's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

James W. Kopriva is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

James W. Kopriva is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 W. Kopriva

Where is James W. Kopriva's law office located?
James W. Kopriva's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Cassiday Schade LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Kopriva handle?
James W. Kopriva focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James W. Kopriva practiced law?
James W. Kopriva has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James W. Kopriva go to law school?
James W. Kopriva earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James W. Kopriva for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James W. Kopriva received?
James W. Kopriva's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Lewis University, College of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar
Admitted: 1979

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