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James P. McKay, Jr., Of Counsel Attorney
Phone:312-605-8800
Address: 161 North Clark Street, Suite 3050, Chicago, IL 60601
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Law Firm:Tomasik, Kotin Kasserman LLC
Lawyer:James P. McKay, Jr.
Phone:312-605-8800
Fax:312-605-8808
Lawyer Title:Of Counsel
Practice Areas:
Bio: After 30 years of representing victims in criminal cases, Jim McKay now represents victims in civil cases. Jim recently joined TKK as Of Counsel bringing with him over three decades of trial experience, including 150 felony jury trials and 1000+ bench trials. His civil practice with TKK focuses on the representation of individuals in personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability and nursing home neglect cases.As an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Illinois, Jim’s trial experience spanned over 30 years. During that time, he was promoted by all of the different administrations that he served. Most recently Jim was the Chief of the Complex Prosecutions Unit, overseeing all aspects of the County’s most complicated cases. His duties ranged from investigation to verdict, including but not limited to maintaining extensive discovery, depositions of witnesses in capital cases, litigating substantive pre-trial motions, jury selection, presentation of evidence including forensic evidence, cross-examination of expert witnesses and other defense witnesses, meeting unusual defenses, drafting jury instructions and delivering closing arguments. Prior to that, Jim served as the Chief of the Narcotics Prosecutions Bureau, Chief of the Felony Trial Division, and several other supervisory positions.Jim was Lead Counsel for some of the highest profiled criminal cases in the last three decades, including the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family; the murders of four
Admitted:1984, Illinois;
College:DePaul University, Class of 1980, B.A.
Law School:IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, Class of 1984, J.D.
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Languages:English

Lawyer James P. McKay, Jr., graduated from DePaul University, Class of 1980, B.A. IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, Class of 1984, J.D., is now employed by Tomasik, Kotin Kasserman LLC at 161 North Clark Street, Suite 3050 Chicago, IL 60601.James P. McKay, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James P. McKay, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether James P. McKay, Jr. 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 P. McKay, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James P. McKay, Jr.'s office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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James P. McKay, Jr.'s college and law school education includes DePaul University, Class of 1980, B.A., IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, Class of 1984, J.D.. Other biographical background includes After 30 years of representing victims in criminal cases, Jim McKay now represents victims in civil cases. Jim recently joined TKK as Of Counsel bringing with him over three decades of trial experience, including 150 felony jury trials and 1000+ bench trials. His civil practice with TKK focuses on the representation of individuals in personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability and nursing home neglect cases.As an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Illinois, Jim’s trial experience spanned over 30 years. During that time, he was promoted by all of the different administrations that he served. Most recently Jim was the Chief of the Complex Prosecutions Unit, overseeing all aspects of the County’s most complicated cases. His duties ranged from investigation to verdict, including but not limited to maintaining extensive discovery, depositions of witnesses in capital cases, litigating substantive pre-trial motions, jury selection, presentation of evidence including forensic evidence, cross-examination of expert witnesses and other defense witnesses, meeting unusual defenses, drafting jury instructions and delivering closing arguments. Prior to that, Jim served as the Chief of the Narcotics Prosecutions Bureau, Chief of the Felony Trial Division, and several other supervisory positions.Jim was Lead Counsel for some of the highest profiled criminal cases in the last three decades, including the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family; the murders of four . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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