James A. Devine

Background

Devine, James A. was born on December 22, 1960 in Watseka, Illinois, United States.

Education

Illinois State University (Bachelor of Science, 1983). Valparaiso University School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1986).

Career

Worked at Ackman, Marek & Boyd, Limited. (Watseka, Illinois) specializing in General Civil, Appellate and Trial Practice. Probate, Real Estate, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation and Corporation Law.

Admitted to the bar, 1986, Florida.

1987, Illinois.

Public Defender, Iroquois County, 1995—. Member: Illinois State and American Bar Associations.

The Florida Bar.

Ackman, Marek & Boyd, Limited., was founded in 1959 by Richard L. Ackman, the senior member of the firm. The firm"s current professional corporation was re-organized at the end of 1996.

Since its inception, the firm has focused on civil trial work with a strong emphasis in insurance defense.

At the present time, attorneys of the firm provide individual concentrations in civil litigation, medical malpractice law, banking law, insurance law, probate and estate planning law and workers compensation law. Two fully staffed offices, in Kankakee and in Watseka, have been maintained since 1964, and an office in Manteno was opened in 1995. All partners and associates participate in continuing legal education seminars, serve as officers and committee members of professional organizations, of local and state bar associations and are actively engaged in community affairs

Achievements

• James A. Devine has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Illinois State and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar.