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James Michael Urtis
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Biography
Mr. Urtis is a Chicago Personal Injury lawyer dedicated to achieving results for his clients. Practicing for over 20 years, and recovering millions on their behalf.
Since becoming licensed in the State of Illinois in 1991, he has concentrated his practice in the area of injury litigation. To date, he has amassed settlements and verdicts in excess of 10 million dollars.
The core of Mr. Urtis’ practice is litigation relating to injuries suffered in the workplace, as a result of medical negligence, as a result of defective/dangerous premises and as a result of motor vehicle collisions. The majority of Mr. Urtis’ day is spent in the courtroom, prosecuting case, presenting motions, conducting hearings, negotiating, arguing, and settling claims.
After litigating in the same area of law, in the same venue (Cook County, Illinois) for in excess of twenty years, Mr. Urtis has become well versed in the prosecution of injury claims. When to file, where to file, what to plead, who to name as a Defendant, when to be aggressive, when to be passive, how to present a motion, conduct a hearing, handle a witness, a judge or an opposing attorney – these are issues that, if not handled by an experienced litigator, can determine the outcome of a case. It is for that reason that Mr. Urtis has concentrated his practice in one area of law in one geographical area for the past twenty years.
Mr. Urtis has obtained millions of dollars for injured victims in that period of time but, apart from the money, his true measure of success lies in the clients that are elated with the way their case is prosecuted and the ultimate result obtained and the referrals he is made from his existing and past clientele.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-350 per hour
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 34 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of James M. Urtis Esq.
20 N Clark St Ste 3200, Chicago, IL, 60602-5093
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James Michael Urtis's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
22 Client Reviews
James Michael Urtis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is a passionate and detail oriented attorney that will work as hard as possible for his clients. I have worked with Jim previously and have learned a lot from him. I strongly endorse this attorney."
"When it comes to litigators, I wouldn't work with any other attorney other than Jim. He possesses a great knowledge of the law, which, coupled with his empathy for his clients and tenacious representation results in the perfect trifecta that Jim leverages in securing significant results for his clients. I'm proud to endorse Jim."
"Attorney Urtis is an excellent advocate for his clients, as is demonstrated by his knowledgeable and thoughtful answers to questions posed on the Avvo site, his client reviews, and his standing within the legal community."
"I honestly could not think of anyone I'd rather endorse than James Urtis. He is not only my dear friend, but is probably the finest attorney I have been privileged to work with for over the past 20 years. We work together on many different types of cases, including, but not limited to, automobile accidents, work injuries and malpractice claims. I often stand in awe of Jim's relentless persistence on behalf of our clients. Jim is a full-service attorney absolutely capable of bringing a matter to trial, when warranted, with the utmost of skill. That being said, he is equally talented to resolve a claim via settlement and is an exceptional negotiator. It would be difficult to find a more qualified and more honorable attorney than James Urtis. He's the kind of lawyer that makes you proud to be part of the legal profession."
"Mr. Urtis is one of my mentors. He is a great, level-headed attorney. His way of explaining things makes it extremely easy to understand him. He is very patient and you can tell that he enjoys his work."
"Jim has an efficacy that is second to none. In Personal Injury, the ability to be efficient and responsive is sacrosanct – two qualities that Jim possesses and builds into his practice. Under any circumstance, I would trust Jim as my lawyer and confidently pass his name along to others."
"Jim is a very caring lawyer. He has substantive experiences in litigation. I endorse him."
"Jim is a tireless advocate for his clients and he has been a great source of advice and insight as a peer. I endorse Jim and his practice."
"I wholeheartedly endorse James Urtis. I have known Jim as a friend and colleague for nearly twenty years. He is a skilled, aggressive advocate well versed in both trial practice as well as negotiation tactics. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is the best lawyer you can hire for your personal injury case. He is caring, intelligent and does a great job for his client."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
2013
Lead counsel rated, personal injury law, Lead Counsel
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Owner & Attorney, Law Office of James M Urtis
Associations
2014 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationWorkers Compensation Committee
2012 - Present
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Train Accident
$1,150,000
Motor Vehicle Collision
$750,000
Airline Accident
$640,000
Birth Injury
$600,000
Misdiagnosis of Lung Cancer
$500,000
Construction Worker Accident
$400,000
Premises Liability Claim
$200,000
Construction Worker Accident
$267,000
Workers Compensation Claim
$250,000
Motor Vehicle Collision Injury
$200,000
Education
1991
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Rochester
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I file an answer when I was never served/received a summons?
14 Nov 2014
Q&A
Uncompleted and unprofessional construction work
11 Nov 2014
Q&A
Is there a legal document that a home owner and a contractor can sign to release them from liability
04 Nov 2014