Atty. Richard Lee James
Richard Lee James is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, banking law, corporations law and 7 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Richard Lee James is a Member based in Paris, Illinois, practicing at Richard L. James. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, business, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973), California (1975), and Indiana (1989). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1973) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Terre Haute, Edgar County, Illinois State, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Paris, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Lee James is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, banking law, corporations law and 7 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Richard practices at Richard L. James in Paris, IL
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Richard Lee James's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Lee James handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Richard Lee James is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Richard Lee James is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard Lee James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard Lee James is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard Lee James is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Paris 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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