Education

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A.

Bar Admissions

Illinois

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James T. Mueller

Partner
Chicago
t: 312-578-6575

James T. Mueller is a trial attorney whose practice focuses on the handling of construction, commercial, products liability, eminent domain and employer related litigation. Mr. Mueller's practice includes representing and consulting with a broad range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to family‑owned businesses. His experience in these areas includes both trial and appellate level litigation work.

Mr. Mueller's litigation experience includes the representation of employers, manufacturers, construction contractors, and local governmental entities that require a wide spectrum of legal advice concerning disputes arising out of various projects. These matters involve contract, employment, product liability and personal injury related claims. He also has significant involvement in the firm's representation of various risk pools and self‑insured clients who utilize commercial risk managers and third‑party administrators. His litigation practice also has included the representation of governmental agencies involving contract disputes, civil rights, condemnation and professional negligence.

Memberships

  • ABA - Litigation Section
  • ABA - Eminent Domain Committee
  • ABA State and Local Government Law Section
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • University of Illinois Alumni Association

Court Admissions

  • All State Courts in Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois
  • U.S. Appeals Court, Seventh Circuit

Published Articles & Books

  • "The Power of Eminent Domain - Introduction and Overview," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2002, 2007
  • "Condemnation: Its Application to Residential Real Estate," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2003