Atty. James Walter Doran
James Walter Doran is a lawyer practicing banking, restructuring, insolvency and workouts. James received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James Walter Doran is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Walter Doran is a lawyer practicing banking, restructuring, insolvency and workouts
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at Latham & Watkins 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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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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 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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