Lawyer James H. Knippen II, graduated from
St. Norbert College, Class of 1975, B.A., magna cum laude University of Illinois College of Law, Class of 1979, J.D., is now employed by Walsh, Knippen & Cetina Chartered at
2150 Manchester Road, Suite 200 Wheaton, IL 60187.James H. Knippen II is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James H. Knippen II as your lawyer, you should consider whether James H. Knippen II 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 H. Knippen II has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James H. Knippen II's office is located at Wheaton, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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James H. Knippen II has been admitted in U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar; 1979, U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois; 1979, Illinois;. His or her practice areas include Complex Litigation, Personal Injury, Professional Negligence, Chancery, Business Litigation, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility.
James H. Knippen II's college and law school education includes St. Norbert College, Class of 1975, B.A., magna cum laude, University of Illinois College of Law, Class of 1979, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Jim Knippen is a principal in the firm who specializes in complex litigation, including personal injury, professional negligence, chancery and business litigation. He also represents units of local government. His work in the personal injury area has included representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has co-counseled multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts and is a specialist in the creation and use of demonstrative exhibits.
Jim served as an Assistant States Attorney prosecuting criminal cases from 1979-1983. Since leaving the States Attorney's Office he has practiced with Ed Walsh.
Representative corporate clients include, or have included, the Village of Roselle, City of Wheaton, Village of Woodridge, City of West Chicago, Amoco Oil Corporation, Bluff City Materials Corporation, Waste Management Corporation, E/M Corporation, Concord Homes, Pasquinelli Development Corporation, various fire and police chiefs in employment discipline matters and numerous injured persons. He has done local counsel work at the request of many national and Chicago firms including, Jenner and Block, and Katten, Muchen, and Zavis. He also has extensive experience in injunctions, declaratory actions and zoning litigation. His zoning litigation experience has included the representation of both municipalities and private developers. He has lectured at the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.
Jim and his wife Tallya have 3 grown children. He is a lifelong resi. You should contact other
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