Atty. James Wallace Ducayet

Atty. James Wallace Ducayet

James Wallace Ducayet is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, complex commercial litigation, m&a and d&o litigation and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Wallace Ducayet at a glance

James Wallace Ducayet is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (2003). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Wallace Ducayet is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, complex commercial litigation, m&a and d&o litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Wallace Ducayet's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Wallace Ducayet 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Wallace Ducayet

Where is James Wallace Ducayet's law office located?
James Wallace Ducayet's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Wallace Ducayet handle?
James Wallace Ducayet focuses on business, m&a, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Wallace Ducayet practiced law?
James Wallace Ducayet has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Wallace Ducayet go to law school?
James Wallace Ducayet earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James Wallace Ducayet for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2008

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