Atty. Steven James Harper

Atty. Steven James Harper

Steven James Harper is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust and trade regulation, insurance coverage and 3 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Wilmette Wilmette 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven James Harper at a glance

Steven James Harper is a personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Wilmette, Illinois. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1979) and Northwestern University (B.A. Economics, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmette, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven James Harper is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust and trade regulation, insurance coverage and 3 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Steven practices in Wilmette, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Steven James Harper's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Steven James Harper is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Steven James Harper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Steven James Harper is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Steven James Harper is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Steven James Harper is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Wilmette 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 Steven James Harper

Where is Steven James Harper's law office located?
Steven James Harper's law practice is located in Wilmette, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven James Harper handle?
Steven James Harper focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven James Harper practiced law?
Steven James Harper has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Steven James Harper go to law school?
Steven James Harper earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Economics, 1976).
How can I contact Steven James Harper for a consultation?
You can contact Steven James Harper directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Steven James Harper received?
Steven James Harper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School
- 1979
B.A. Economics
Northwestern University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979

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