Atty. Jamie M. Trapp
Named as Chicago area Super Lawyers (Chicago Magazine) for Personal Injury 2006-2011; Editor, "Automobile Litigation in Illinois," 2002. Chairman, Illinois Trial Lawyers Seminar Planning Chairman, 2001-2002.
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About Jamie M. Trapp at a glance
Jamie M. Trapp is a Partner based in Northbrook, Illinois, practicing at Trapp & Geller. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1981). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1981) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Seminar Planning Chairman, 2001, Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Named as Chicago area Super Lawyers (Chicago Magazine) for Personal Injury 2006-2011
- Editor, "Automobile Litigation in Illinois," 2002
- Chairman, Illinois Trial Lawyers Seminar Planning Chairman, 2001-2002
- Presidents Award bestowed for outstanding service to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Assn., 2002
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Jamie M. Trapp's Areas of Practice
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jamie M. Trapp is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Jamie M. Trapp is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Jamie M. Trapp is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Jamie M. Trapp is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
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.
Jamie M. Trapp is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Northbrook 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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