Atty. James Walter Ford

Atty. James Walter Ford

James Walter Ford is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, appeals, product liability and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Walter Ford at a glance

James Walter Ford is a slip & fall, product liability, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1976) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1988). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1976) and Loyola University (B.A., 1971). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Walter Ford is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, appeals, product liability and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Walter Ford's Areas of Practice

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Walter Ford is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Walter Ford

Where is James Walter Ford's law office located?
James Walter Ford's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walter Ford handle?
James Walter Ford focuses on slip & fall, product liability, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Walter Ford practiced law?
James Walter Ford has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Walter Ford go to law school?
James Walter Ford earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James Walter Ford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1976
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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