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James DiChristofano

also known as DiChristofano & Associates LLC

5.0
Rating: 5.4

Licensed for 21 years

Litigation Lawyer at Niles, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Contracts & Agreements

7521 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014
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About James

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Commercial, construction, foreclosure and civil litigation.

22 years

50%
Business 30%

Business law: business formations, shareholder agreements, asset purchases, contracts, employee handbooks, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, business law, financing, commercial and residential purchases and financing, loan agreements.

22 years

30%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Business agreements. Commercial and Residential property sales and acquisitions, leases, financing agreements.

22 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Location

DiChristofano & Associates LLC

7521 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL, 60714-3621

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Posted by Xtreme Fire Protection | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

I would highly recommend James DiChristofano's services to anyone that is looking for a great trustworthy lawyer.

I have worked with many attorneys throughout the years, but James and his staff are the best! It is clear James is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. One of... the best ways to thank you and show my appreciation for your great work was to pass on an excellent referral. If you are searching for a honest hard working attorney, you need to look no further then James DiChristofano.

James DiChristofano

Replied last September 30, 2015

I am honored and proud to be legal counsel and business adviser to Xtreme Fire Protection, Inc. Over the last 10 years I have had the pleasure of watching, learning, advising and helping Mr. O'Malley grow his company from 3 to over 40 full-time and 15 part time (and growing) hard working, skilled and experienced employees and expand into other States. I look forward to keep working hand in hand with Xtreme as we continue to seek out companies to acquire, and to continue a national expansion while diversifying and adding new business lines and services. Great companies are led by great leaders and based on solid experienced workers, Xtreme has both in aces. Thank You for your kind note here on the website!

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James DiChristofano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shiel Gallagher

Litigation lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim DiChristofano is an tremendous, extremely knowledgable and hard working attorney. For the 12+ years I have known him, he has always been my goto attorney for any complex litigation or real estate matter I come across. I fully support his candidacy for judge."

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Jeffrey Dovitz

Litigation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jim is a skilled litigator who is able to cut through to the heart of an issue. I've had many cases with Jim as opposing counsel and found his legal positions to be well reasoned. Jim clearly puts his clients first and represents them with their best interest in mind. To sum it up. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stanley Czaja

Litigation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jim for a number of years. He's an experienced litigation attorney with a wealth of knowledge with respect to civil procedure. He truly cares about the well being of his clients and he works extensive hours to ensure he delivers the best results for his clients."

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Julie Realmuto

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to James and he is extremely professional, reliable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend James DiChristofano."

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Experience

Rating:  5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Suspension Until Compliance With Condition(S) issued in IL, 2014

updated on 10/31/2014

A suspension until compliance with conditions reflects a determination that the lawyer has engaged in misconduct and that the misconduct warrants an interruption of the lawyer's authority to practice law during the suspension period, which is a fixed period of time identified in the Supreme Court's order and until the lawyer complies with condition(s) imposed by the Court. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension.

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, DiChristofano & Associates LLC

1998 - 2001

Financial Analyst, GE Capital

Associations

2000 - Present

Santa Liberata Society

Member

2001 - 2009

Justinian Society of Lawyers

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Yanez v Yanez

Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff Client in the amount of $231,000.00

Illinois Supreme Court Case First Midwest Bank v Cobo

Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the Appellate Court's ruling and Defendant Prevailed

Defense of Residential Disclosure Act

Defendant Prevailed at Trial

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Education

2004

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Iowa

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

1993

Fenwick High School

Speaking Engagements

2015

Morning Revival

Foreclosure Defense

Languages

Italian

Polish

Spanish

Activity

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