James S. Harkness

Also known as Jim Harkness
James S. Harkness

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 75% Commercial
  • 25% Employment / Labor

Contact Information

  • Momkus McCluskey, LLC
    1001 Warrenville Road, Ste 500
    Lisle, IL 60532
    Office: 630-434-0296
    Fax: 630-434-0444
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Summary Statement Jim is a resident of Lisle and a commercial litigation attorney with Momkus McCluskey. He handles business matters of all sorts andis... more

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8 endorsements


Steven B. Ekker

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Ekker , Sugar Grove (IL), 3 months ago
Charles Glenn Wentworth

For the last year, Jim and I have worked closely as the Chair and Vice-chair of the DuPage County Bar Association's Professional Responsibility... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charles Wentworth , Glen Ellyn (IL), 12 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since James S. Harkness was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1996 03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
General Counsel & Board Member at Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce 2009–present
Appointed Special Assistant State's Attorney at Kendall County, Illinois 2008–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
DuPage County Bar Association 18th Judicial Circuit Advanced Arbitrator Training 2006
Valparaiso University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Peer Review Nominated Rising Stars Illinois Super Lawyers 2011
Peer Review Nominated Rising Stars Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars 2010

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Section Council Illinois State Bar Association Nominated Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Law Section Council 2011-present
Chairman DuPage County Bar Association Chairman of Professional Responsibility Committee 2010-present
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