Lawyer James D. Ahern, graduated from Marquette University, B.A., 1977 The John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1989, is now employed by Cassiday Schade LLP at 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60606.

While being a member of Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel; Defense Research Institute., James D. Ahern is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James D. Ahern as your lawyer, you should consider whether James D. Ahern 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. Ahern has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James D. Ahern's office is located at Chicago, 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. Ahern has been admitted in 1989, Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. His or her practice areas include Medical Malpractice Defense; Professional Liability; Workers Compensation; Products Liability.

James D. Ahern's college and law school education includes Marquette University, B.A., 1977, The John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1989. Other biographical background includes James D. Ahern is a partner in the firm's Chicago office and has dedicated his career to the defense of medical malpractice cases. Mr. Ahern is also co-chair of the firm's Associate Training and Development Program. He is involved in all aspects of case handling; from discovery through trial through the appeal. He has served as both first and second chair in trials involving various medical specialties including neonatology, pathology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, otolaryngology, ENT medicine, and family practice. Mr. Ahern has represented many other medical specialties in cases that have been resolved prior to trial. He has extensive experience in representing various health care practitioners, such as doctors (both allopathic and osteopathic), surgeons, nurses, podiatrists, and dentists. He has represented both the individual health care provider and the health care institution. Mr. Ahern has dealt with virtually all issues involved in defending health care practitioners, from care and treatment to informed consent. Mr. Ahern was also involved in a unique case where the plaintiff alleged fraud under the guise of medical malpractice. The case went to trial and the jury rejected the plaintiff's theory and found the hospital not guilty in Williams v. Chicago Osteopathic Hospital. Mr. Ahern has been involved with medical/legal issues from a professional liability insurance perspective having served as a Professional Liability Supervisor for Illinois State Medical . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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