James M. Dore

James M. Dore

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 17 years

Litigation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Personal Injury ... +2 more

134 N La Salle St Ste 1208, Chicago, IL

About James

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 65%

Landlord/Tenant disputes Sales contract and collections matters Promissory note and negotiable instrument litigation, commercial torts, real estate litigation, lien disputes, bankruptcy litigation, statutory violations, employee litigation, municipal violations, mechanics liens,

65%
Real Estate 15%

commercial and residential real estate closings, real estate contract review

15%
Personal Injury 10%

slip and fall, motor vehicle accidents, libel/slander

10%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

employer/employee agreements, promissory notes, commercial agreements, limited liability company agreements and incorporations, partnership agreements and corporate bylaws

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

Drafting wills

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 3 years

State: California

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 4 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 4 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 4 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2022

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James M. Dore

134 N La Salle St Ste 1208, Chicago, IL, 60602-1016

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James M. Dore's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent attorney who is actually on your side.

We hired James for an employment / contract dispute after the case already took an unfortunate turn due to the previous counsel's negligence. James took his time to explain all our options and obtained the best possible result in that particular situation. He is sharp, respectful and straightforward.... Definitely recommend to everyone in need of a professional and honest attorney.

Posted by Kostas | September 02, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Improper left turn violation

James was very helpful in advising me on a moving violation. The case was dismissed and I would recommend James to others in a similar situation.

Posted by Mary | May 13, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A long-distance lawyer

We don't live in the Chicago, Illinois or Indiana area. Our mid-twenties son from a college town in Indiana, went with some friends to a concert in Chicago. They were stopped by the police as they tried to make their way out of town on city streets. A small amount of marijuana was found in the veh...icle. As the driver, our son was arrested (this was about six months before it was decriminalized) and his car was impounded. Our son spent the night in jail, then had to make his way back to Indiana with no resources. It was stressful. Jim was recommended to us as someone who could help through the attorney of an acquaintance of ours who lives in the Chicago area. Jim has never met us in person. Jim not only reassured us and got the process of getting the vehicle out of impound, he also knew how to navigate the system for something of this nature. Jim helped our son with his court appearance and eventual resolution of the matter - the misdemeanor charge was eventually vacated and Jim helped with advice and the process of getting our son's record expunged, the best solution possible for an unpleasant Chicago police encounter. We were so pleased with Jim's work and the care he took to explain to both our son and to us as well as his timely updates and work. I certainly recommend Mr. Dore!

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2014 | Employment & Labor

A+ Attorney

I used James for an employment law case. From the first meeting, I was very impressed with James' ability to understand the case and all the details behind it. He took the necessary time to fully research both Illinois and US employment law. I appreciated that at every step, he was quick to report hi...s findings as well as update me on the case. All in all, I would definitely recommend James as he is extremely knowledgeable about the law and will fight the fight, but always puts the clients' well being first.

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James M. Dore's Lawyer Endorsements

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Russell Knight

Litigation lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jim was my opposing counsel and I was really impressed by how aggressive and thorough he was. Since then, I've hired him for my own cases."

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Michael McDonough

Litigation lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael McDonough

Slip and fall accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Certficate of Recognition for Service in Juenile Justce Menoring, The Honorable Judge Michael P. Toomin, Presiding Judge, Juvenile Justice Division

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, John N. Dore and James M. Dore

Associations

2009 - Present

Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois

2008 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

CCS v. Macias and VFJ Drywall

Judgment for Plaintiff for ~$11,000.00

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Education

2008

Loyola University Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

B.S.

Languages

English

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