James Cummings Siebert

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Illinois, B.S., 1978
Law School Attended:
DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1981
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, Illinois; 1981, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
ISLN:
906204137

Areas of Practice (38)

  • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
  • Elder Rights
  • Elder Care
  • Elder Abuse
  • Medicaid Hearings
  • Contested Trusts and Estates
  • Decedents Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Litigation
  • Estate Planning for the Disabled
  • Estate Planning for the Elderly
  • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
  • Family Trusts
  • Living Trusts
  • Personal Planning
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Trust Litigation
  • Trust Planning
  • Wealth Preservation
  • Trust Law
  • Fiduciary Litigation
  • Fiduciary Liability
  • Estate Settlements
  • Wills
  • Ancillary Probate
  • Probate Administration
  • Probate Litigation
  • Adult Guardianship
  • Advance Directives
  • Conservatorship
  • Dependent Adult Abuse
  • Elder Guardianship
  • Guardianship Administration
  • Administrative Agency Practice
  • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Administrative Litigation
  • Judicial Review
  • Administrative Adjudications

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (32 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/08/16 in Elder Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/06/16 in Elder Law

    James is a strong advocate for elders and an articulate and innovative colleague in the Elder Law Bar. This is evidenced by his detailed, concise statements on our NAELA listserv and hisvaluable contributions to our NAELA Unprogram.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/05/16 in Elder Law

    James is an excellent attorney. He is an ardent advocate for his client and is an exemplary and ethical member of the profession.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/05/16 in Elder Law

    Jim is a very talented lawyer and a tenacious Advocate for his elderly clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/23/14 in Aged and Aging

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/16/14 in Aged and Aging

    James provides excellent one on one advice to his elder law clients. He explains different options with his client to solve their issues and helps them choose the best approach. I have no hesitation recommending him.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/15/14 in Probate Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/15/14 in Aged and Aging

    I know James through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is a very talented advocate and counselor.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 04/25/12 in Wills and Probate

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/18/12 in Real Estate

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Always upfront and looking out for the client. Will offer options after reviewing all inquiries and facts on any case. Honesty on all matters pertaining to the work we needed and very helpful in clos...

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