Atty. James William Scales
James William Scales is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, probate & estate planning and 1 other area of law. James has been licensed for 5 years.
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James William Scales is a probate, estate planning, litigation, and adr attorney based in Wheaton, Illinois. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2021). Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James William Scales is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, probate & estate planning and 1 other area of law
- James has been licensed for 5 years
- James practices in Wheaton, IL
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James William Scales's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Scales handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James William Scales is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 William Scales is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James William Scales is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James William Scales is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →
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 Wheaton 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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