Atty. James William Joseph

Atty. James William Joseph

James William Joseph is a lawyer practicing antitrust, class actions and multidistrict litigation, commercial/contract litigation and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James William Joseph at a glance

James William Joseph is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Eimer Stahl LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on trusts, contracts, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (1994). Educated at Cornell University (B.S., 1991) and University of Chicago Law School J.D. 1994 The University of Chicago Law Review University of Chicago Law School J.D. Thomas R. Mulroy Prize for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James William Joseph is a lawyer practicing antitrust, class actions and multidistrict litigation, commercial/contract litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Eimer Stahl LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James William Joseph's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Contracts

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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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Estate Planning & Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 William Joseph

Where is James William Joseph's law office located?
James William Joseph's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Eimer Stahl LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Joseph handle?
James William Joseph focuses on trusts, contracts, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James William Joseph practiced law?
James William Joseph has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James William Joseph go to law school?
James William Joseph earned their education at (B.S., 1991); (—).
How can I contact James William Joseph for a consultation?
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Education

B.S.
Cornell University
- 1991
University of Chicago Law School J.D. 1994 The University of Chicago Law Review University of Chicago Law School J.D. Thomas R. Mulroy Prize for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1994

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