Atty. Michael E. James
Michael E. James is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills, real estate.
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About Michael E. James at a glance
Michael E. James is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Michael E. James. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977) and Michigan (2011). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1977) and Bradley University (B.A., 1974). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael E. James is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills, real estate
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Bradley University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael practices at Michael E. James in Chicago, IL
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Michael E. James is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael E. James is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
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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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