Practice areas
16 years, 600 cases
16 years, 40 cases
16 years, 40 cases
16 years, 40 cases
16 years, 10 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbo-Croatian
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2005 | 12/06/2020 |
CA | Active | 2004 | 10/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 181 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2014 |
Top 40 Under 40 in Illinois | Amercian Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Partner | McLane Kovacevic, LLC | 2016 - Present |
Partner - Personal Injury Attorney | Bryant Gomez & Associates, LLC | 2013 - 2016 |
Personal Injury Attorney | Hunt, Kaiser, Aranda & Subach, Ltd | 2006 - 2013 |
Personal Injury Attorney | Hausmann McNally S.C. | 2005 - 2006 |
Litigation Attorney | Law Offices of William C. Halsey | 2004 - 2005 |
Law Clerk | Law Offices of Robert Waller | 2003 - 2003 |
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Legal Intern | California Innocence Project | 2002 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit | Member | 2011 - Present |
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois | Member | 2007 - Present |
State Bar of Illinois | Member | 2005 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2004 - Present |
Winnebago County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - 2007 |
American Bar Association | Member | 2006 - 2008 |
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2006 - 2007 |
DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
California State University, Fullerton | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Univ of California Santa Barbara | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Colandrea v. Jaja Fleet, Inc. et al | $180,000.00 |
Tomoiaga v. Matute | $2,000,000.00 |
Ulloa v. Sunrise Electric | $317,500.00 |
Bernard v. Milwaukee Insulation | $250,000.00 |
Schroeder v. Bausch & Lomb | $850,000.00 |
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Tue Nov 26 2013
Jim is a phenomenal attorney whose knowledge of the of law is second only to his ability to guide and comfort clients dealing with very difficult circumstances and traumatic experiences. If injured, there is no other attorney I would rather have in my corner fighting for me!
Robert Precht, Car accident Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible. I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Stephen Hoffman, Car accident Attorney on Feb 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. McLane demonstrates a great ability to communicate a wide variety of experience and information through his concise, accurate answers on Avvo. Clearly, he knows personal injury and auto collision law and is able to explain it to non-lawyers succinctly and understandably.
Scott Macleod, Car accident Attorney on Feb 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. McLane's advice is thoughtful and reflects his experience. I wholeheartedly endorse his practice.
Mark Mathys, Car accident Attorney on Jan 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is highly dedicated and very experienced in dealing with personal injury claims. I endorse him.
Mark Schneid, Car accident Attorney on Jan 17, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse this lawyer. Jim is an outstanding trial lawyer who will take the time to listen to the client and represent them aggressively in court. He is both highly skilled and dedicated to his clients.
Alexander Granovsky, Car accident Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jolianne Alexander, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 6, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Jim is one of the best attorneys I know. Not only is he an incredibly effective communicator, he is also diligent and trustworthy. As my mentor, one motto he has instilled in me is to win, and that is exactly what he aims to do for every client and every case he handles.
Frederick Stuart, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jim and I worked together on a lawsuit which resulted in a handsome settlement for our client. His knowledge of the local court procedures was especially helpful, and his litigation skills contributed substantially to our good result. It was clear that the judge on the case knew Jim and respected his ability and professionalism. Jim is a shrewd lawyer and an aggressive advocate for his clients. He is definitely a go-to lawyer who knows how to get the job done.
Allan Milan, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Not only is Jim an incredibly experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorney, but he a great mentor and teacher.
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