James W. SPRINGER

Background

Springer, James W. was born on December 23, 1945 in Danville, Illinois, United States.

Education

University of Illinois (Bachelor of Arts, 1967. Juris Doctor, 1986); Yale University (Master of Philisophy, 1972. Ph Doctorate., 1973). Phi Eta Sigma.

Phi Beta Kappa.

Member, National Moot Court Team.

Career

Worked at Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, Professional Corporation (Peoria, Illinois) specializing in State and Federal Litigation, Workers" Compensation. Admitted to the bar, 1986, Illinois and United States. District Court, Northern District of Illinois.

1988, United States.

District Court, Central District of Illinois. 1993, United States. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. 1996, United States. District Court, Southern District of Illinois.

Phi Eta Sigma.

Phi Beta Kappa. Member, National Moot Court Team. Author: "American Indians and the Law of Real Property in Colonial New England," The American Journal of Legal History 30:25-58, 1986.

"The Fiduciary Shield Doctrine and Personal Jurisdiction in Illinois," Illinois State Bar Association Trial Briefs 40 (6):2-4, 1995. "Spoilation of Evidence: An Analysis of Recent Case Law," Illinois State Bar Association Tort Trends 31(3): 5-8, 1995.

Company-Author: "Legal Ethics and the Public Official," Illinois Bar Journal 79: 24-30, 1991.

"Condemnation: Valuing Damage to the Remainder," Probate & Property, 7(2): 18-22, 1993. "Condemnation Law: Can a Landowner Recover for Damages Due to the Improvement?," Real Estate Law Journal 22:282-297, 1994. Member: Peoria County and Illinois State Bar Associations.

Achievements

• James W. Springer has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Peoria County and Ilhnois State Bar Associations. State and Federal Litigation.