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James Patrick McLane III

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Avvo Rating8.8
  • Addison, IL
  • Licensed for 15 years
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About James

Practice areas

OtherSlip and fall accidentTrucking accidentWrongful deathCar accident
  1. Car accident: 50%

    14 years, 600 cases

  2. Wrongful death: 25%

    14 years, 40 cases

  3. Trucking accident: 10%

    14 years, 40 cases

  4. Slip and fall accident: 10%

    14 years, 40 cases

  1. Motorcycle accident: 5%

    14 years, 10 cases

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbo-Croatian

Contact

715 Lake St., Suite 101
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McLane Kovacevic, LLC

715 Lake St., Suite 101
Addison, IL, 60101

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200507/06/2019
CAActive200411/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers181
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 40 Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2015
Top 40 Under 40 in IllinoisAmercian Society of Legal Advocates2014
Top Contributor AwardAvvo2014
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerMcLane Kovacevic, LLC2016 - Present
Partner - Personal Injury AttorneyBryant Gomez & Associates, LLC2013 - 2016
Personal Injury AttorneyHunt, Kaiser, Aranda & Subach, Ltd2006 - 2013
Personal Injury AttorneyHausmann McNally S.C.2005 - 2006
Litigation AttorneyLaw Offices of William C. Halsey2004 - 2005
Law ClerkLaw Offices of Robert Waller2003 - 2003
Legal InternCalifornia Innocence Project2002 - 2002
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitMember2011 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisMember2007 - Present
State Bar of IllinoisMember2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2004 - Present
Winnebago County Bar AssociationMember2006 - 2007
American Bar AssociationMember2006 - 2008
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2006 - 2007
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember2004 - 2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
California Western School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2003
California State University, FullertonBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
Univ of California Santa BarbaraBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
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

Reviews

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Review James McLane

Serious Traffic Difficulty

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Commensurate with immensely strategic professional expertise, and deep cognizance of the personal concerns and realities of my serious traffic difficulty, Attorney James McLane, III, as a member of a super team of Bryant Gomez Assoc., worked with superior knowledge, and understanding of the judicial protection and realities of not only Illinois, but also of the system of justice of our US of A. One would be grateful for the representation and systematised procedures, analyses and committed work of Attorney James McLane and his superior team.
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very pleased with my representation

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Jim has represented me in a personal injury case related to a car accident - I've been very pleased with his knowledge, ability to explain things in a way that I understand, and advice throughout the process. He is extremely responsive - I recommend him highly and would hire him again.
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Keith Dent, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 11, 2016
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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, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

James Shields, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 22, 2014
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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, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Stephen Hoffman, Car accident Attorney on Feb 14, 2014
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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, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Feb 8, 2014
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Mr. McLane's advice is thoughtful and reflects his experience. I wholeheartedly endorse his practice.

Mark Mathys, Car accident Attorney on Jan 20, 2014
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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, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jolianne Alexander, Sexual harassment Attorney on Jan 7, 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, Lawsuits and disputes 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, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 5, 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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      Cash, Check, Credit Card

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