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Jim Magee is the founder of Magee Hartman, P.C., formerly known as Magee, Negele & Associates, P.C. He has been practicing law in Lake County, Illinois for over 35 years. Jim has extensive experience in bankruptcy, both individual and business/corporate bankruptcy, litigation including federal bankruptcy litigation, appellate practice, asset protection, debtor/creditor rights, debt settlement, real estate, estate planning/wills and trusts, municipal law and almost every other practice area over his distinguished career. He has an impressive background in municipal law having served as corporate counsel or prosecutor almost continuously over the history of his practice, including his longest service as Village Attorney for the Village of Round Lake for over 20 years and under 3 mayors. Jim graduated from Loyola University of Chicago and he obtained his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law. He is member of the Illinois State and Lake County Bar Associations, is licensed to practice in Illinois and admitted in State and Federal courts. He also has been a Lake County Bar Association guest speaker and lecturer on the topics of Municipal Law, Bankruptcy and Asset Protection. His present primary area of focus is Bankruptcy Law because he finds it so rewarding. As Jim puts it, "Many clients come in to their initial consultation with stress and fear, overwhelmed by their debt, and they leave with hope. Each day is a gift and to hear from clients that I've made a difference in their lives is extremely fulfilling." However, Jim does also continue to take on a variety of cases in other practice areas.
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Acquired: 1971
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444 N Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake, IL, 60073
1 North County St., Waukegan, IL, 60085
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Posted by Maureen H | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Outstanding Service and Knowledge
When you need a lawyer, chances are you are in pretty bad place in your life, and working with someone you can trust to be knowledgable and efficient is essential. With Jim Magee, not only will you get a lawyer with the knowledge and wisdom to maneuver your case, but someone who genuinely cares about...
Posted by Kerry | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Truly the best Attorney ever!
I have to say just how kind and honest an attorney Jim Magee is and how much he has done for me. I can't express just how grateful I am to him and his entire law office in full. Jim has handled a complicated personal matter for me and made me feel so comfortable and at ease with all that is entaile...
Posted by Cathy | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
One of the nicest, honest and intelligent men I have met
Jim has wonderful to me. My friend referred me to him because he was so happy with him. So...I went for it. Thus far I haven't paid Jim a dime (but will just as soon as it is time to pull the trigger on my "issue") but he sat down with me and gave me great advice and and kind but candid. Funny, I ...
Posted by Marlene | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer
I hired Jim for a personal matter back in 2008. He is by far the most professional and informed attorney I spoke to regarding my case. He knows the law and will be comforting when you are unfortunately going through a tough time. Call him.
Posted by Rick | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Mr.
if you truly want a great priced and top notch service I would recommend James Magee for any one going through or thinking about Bankruptcy
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1982 - Present
Partner, Magee Hartman, P.C. formerly known as Magee, Negele & Associates, P.C.
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1971
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
AB - Applied Baccalaureate
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