James Patrick McLane III

James Patrick McLane III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Car accident Lawyer at Addison, IL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

715 Lake St., Suite 101, Addison, IL

About James

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

21 years | 600 cases

50%
Wrongful Death 25%

21 years | 40 cases

25%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

21 years | 40 cases

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

21 years | 40 cases

10%
Motorcycle Accident 5%

21 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James P. McLane

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

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James Patrick McLane III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Entertainment

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2022 | Entertainment

Entertainment Business

James represented me in a complex professional matter regarding my entertainment business. He was knowledgeable, responsive and thorough throughout the entire process. We reached a very favorable result. I highly recommend him.

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James Patrick McLane III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Keith Dent

Unknown lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Robert Precht

Car accident lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John O'Brien

Car accident lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Stephen Hoffman

Car accident lawyer | Feb 14

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."

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Scott Macleod

Car accident lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. McLane's advice is thoughtful and reflects his experience. I wholeheartedly endorse his practice."

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Mark Mathys

Car accident lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is highly dedicated and very experienced in dealing with personal injury claims. I endorse him."

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Mark Schneid

Car accident lawyer | Jan 17

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."

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Alexander Granovsky

Car accident lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jolianne Alexander

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 06

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."

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Frederick Stuart

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 06

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."

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Allan Milan

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 04

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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Borjan Kovacevic

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Dent

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Precht

Criminal defense lawyer

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer

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Scott Macleod

Unknown lawyer

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Stephen Hoffman

Unknown lawyer

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Alexander Simpson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Goldberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Hunt

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mark Schneid

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Mathys

Personal injury lawyer

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Alexander Granovsky

Employment and labor lawyer

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Bryant Gomez

Litigation lawyer

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Allan Milan

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Top 40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 40 Under 40 in Illinois, Amercian Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Law Offices of James P. McLane

2016 - 2020

Partner, McLane Kovacevic, LLC

2013 - 2016

Partner - Personal Injury Attorney, Bryant Gomez & Associates, LLC

2006 - 2013

Personal Injury Attorney, Hunt, Kaiser, Aranda & Subach, Ltd

2005 - 2006

Personal Injury Attorney, Hausmann McNally S.C.

2004 - 2005

Litigation Attorney, Law Offices of William C. Halsey

2003 - 2003

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Robert Waller

2002 - 2002

Legal Intern, California Innocence Project

Associations

2018 - Present

Federal Trial Bar

Member

2011 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Member

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Illinois

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2006 - 2007

Winnebago County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2007

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - 2006

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

2003

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

California State University, Fullerton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1997

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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