Atty. Jim McVane

Atty. Jim McVane

Jim McVane is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employee discipline, general practice. Jim received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Jim McVane at a glance

Jim McVane is an Asst. Cable Admin. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980), Illinois (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1979) and Boston College (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jim McVane is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employee discipline, general practice
  • Jim received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Jim practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jim McVane's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Jim McVane

Where is Jim McVane's law office located?
Jim McVane's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jim McVane handle?
Jim McVane focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jim McVane practiced law?
Jim McVane has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Jim McVane go to law school?
Jim McVane earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Jim McVane for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 1979
B.A.
Boston College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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