James Cottrell | Champaign Personal Injury Lawyer

Mr. James Douglas Cottrell

Mr. James Douglas Cottrell

Language(s): English

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About James

James D. Cottrell has been practicing law in Urbana, IL for more than 25 years. His broad-spectrum practice covers many areas of law, including business and corporate law, estate planning and tax law, environmental and water rights law, municipal law, real estate law and civil litigation. He is active in both the Illinois State Bar Association and the Champaign County Bar Association.

Attorney Cottrell demonstrates deep commitment to the environment and is well versed in agriculture and land use law. He has served on the Task Force of the Illinois Farm Bureau, as well as its Ad Hoc Committee for Law Reform and the Legislative Committee. He has published many articles dealing with land use and environmental law issues.

James Cottrell handles personal injury and workers compensation cases on contingency, meaning you pay no attorney's fees unless he recovers for you.

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Experience

Owner

James D. Cottrell Law Office, P.C.

Present

Admission

Verified Illinois

1983

Education

University of Illinois

Bachelors

1979

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Council Member, Agricultural Law ()
    1998-1999
  • Illinois State Bar Association, Council Member, Local Government Law ()
    1994-1995
  • Illinois Farm Bureau, Ad Hoc Committee for Law Reform ()
    1993-1996
  • Illinois Farm Bureau, Legislative Committee ()
    1992-1994
Honors / Awards
  • - Martindale Hubbell BV rating
  • - Illinois Leading Lawyers Association

Notable Work

Publications

Contributor, Task Force Report, Illinois Farm Bureau,

1998


The Clean Water Act and the Tullock Rule. Illinois State Bar Association, Agricultural Law, April

1999


A Survey of Federal Conservation Programs. Illinois State Bar Association, Agricultural Law, November

1999


Protection of USDA Benefits. Illinois State Bar Association, Agricultural Law. November

1999


“Merchandising Claimants Entitled to 85% of Claim upon Liquidation of Elevator Assets,” ISBA, Agricultural Law. August

2000


Environmental Law chapter, IICLE Publication, Illinois Law and Agribusiness , Supplement

2001 / 2005


Water Rights Chapter, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education Publications, Illinois Law and Agribusiness, ; Supplement

2001 / 2005


Water and Riparian Rights Chapter, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education Publications, Causes of Action: Estates, Business and Non-Personal Injury Actions ; supplement

2002 / 2005

James D. Cottrell Law Office, P.C. Highlights

Civil Rights, Employment, Environmental Law Other

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