Atty. William James Jovan

Atty. William James Jovan

William James Jovan is a lawyer practicing plaintiff's personal injury, appeals, product liability and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years.

Chicago Chicago 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About William James Jovan at a glance

William James Jovan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1961), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1962), U.S. Supreme Court (1997), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2004). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1961) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1958). Active member of Chicago Bar Association (Member: Judicial Evaluation Committee Judiciary Committee Past Chair, Circuit Court Committee Civil Practice Committee) Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Appellate Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William James Jovan is a lawyer practicing plaintiff's personal injury, appeals, product liability and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William James Jovan's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

William James Jovan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

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.

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William James Jovan is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William James Jovan is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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 William James Jovan

Where is William James Jovan's law office located?
William James Jovan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Jovan handle?
William James Jovan focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William James Jovan practiced law?
William James Jovan has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did William James Jovan go to law school?
William James Jovan earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact William James Jovan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1961
B.S.
Northwestern University
- 1958

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1962
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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