Atty. James Waldo Ackerman
James Waldo Ackerman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, bankruptcy and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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James Waldo Ackerman is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Ackerman Law Office. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1986) and Augustana College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Waldo Ackerman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, bankruptcy and 8 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- James practices at Ackerman Law Office in Springfield, IL
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James Waldo Ackerman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Waldo Ackerman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James Waldo Ackerman is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
James Waldo Ackerman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Waldo Ackerman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
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.
James Waldo Ackerman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Waldo Ackerman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Springfield 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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