Lawyer James D. Cottrell, graduated from University of Illinois, B.S., 1979 Drake University, J.D., 1982, is now employed by James D. Cottrell Law Office, P.C. at 505 W. University Avenue, Suite 215 Champaign, IL 61820.

While being a member of Champaign County, Illinois State (Council Member: Agricultural Law, 1998-1999 Local Government Law, 1994-1995) and American Bar Associations Illinois Farm Bureau Task Force Illinois Farm Bureau Ad Hoc Committee Illinois Farm Bureau Legislative Committee., James D. Cottrell is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James D. Cottrell as your lawyer, you should consider whether James D. Cottrell offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James D. Cottrell has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James D. Cottrell's office is located at Champaign, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James D. Cottrell has been admitted in 1983, Illinois; 1986, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1987, U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include Land Use and Environmental Law, Real Estate, Probate and Estate Planning, Commercial Law, Litigation, Municipal Law.

James D. Cottrell's college and law school education includes University of Illinois, B.S., 1979, Drake University, J.D., 1982. Other biographical background includes James D. Cottrell has been practicing law in Urbana, IL for more than 25 years. His broad-spectrum practice covers many areas of law, including business and corporate law, estate planning and tax law, environmental and water rights law, municipal law, real estate law and civil litigation. He is active in both the Illinois State Bar Association and the Champaign County Bar Association. Attorney Cottrell demonstrates deep commitment to the environment and is well versed in agriculture and land use law. He has served on the Task Force of the Illinois Farm Bureau, as well as its Ad Hoc Committee for Law Reform and the Legislative Committee. He has published many articles dealing with land use and environmental law issues. James Cottrell handles personal injury and workers compensation cases on contingency, meaning you pay no attorney’s fees unless he recovers for you. Professional Associations - American Bar Association - Illinois Bar Association - Champaign County Bar Association - Illinois State Bar Association -- Council Member, Agricultural Law, 1998—1999 -- Council Member, Local Government Law, 1994—1995 - Illinois Farm Bureau -- Task Force, 1997—1998 -- Ad Hoc Committee, 1993—1996 -- Legislative Committee, 1992—1994 Honors - BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® - Leading Lawyers Publications - The Clean Water Act and the Tullock Rule. Illinois State Bar Association, Agricultural Law, April . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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