Areas of Practice

Personal Injury
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Premises Liability
Workers' Compensation
Nursing Home Negligence
Medical Malpractice
Products Liability Law

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1996
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1996
New York, 1998
U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2001
U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 2010
U.S. Tax Court, 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 2011

Education

John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois J.D. - 1996
Western Illinois University B.A. - 1992 Major: Political Science

Memberships

Illinois State Bar Association
Peoria County Bar Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
National College for DUI Defense

James LeFante

jlefante@lefantelaw.com

309.999.1111

855.533.2683

James LeFante is the owner and founder of LeFante Law Offices, P.C., in Peoria, Illinois and concentrates in personal injury law. James graduated from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1996 and is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois (since 1996), the State of New York (since 1998), the United States District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois, U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals 7^th Circuit. Prior to moving to Peoria in 2001, James represented clients in Chicago, Illinois and its suburbs, New York City and Long Island.

JAMES LEFANTE’S AREAS OF PRACTICE

James Lefante and his team represent injured persons and their families in a wide range of personal injury cases, including car, truck and motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall and premises liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, workers’ compensation, nursing home negligence, and animal attack (dog bite) injuries. In fact, before he opened his own personal injury law office, James represented some of the same insurance companies he goes up against today when he was a defense attorney for a major Fortune 100 law firm.

James strongly believes in continuing legal education for the benefit of his clients and attends numerous educational seminars every year. He holds memberships in the Illinois State Bar Association, Peoria County Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense.

Recognized as an expert in his field, James has earned “Rising Star” status in medical malpractice and personal injury law by the highly respected Super Lawyers rating company.

Nursing Home
Negligence

LeFante Does Everything for Their Clients

James is a very hard working true professional. He cares about his clients and does everything he can for them.

Jennifer Maier

My family had only lived in Peoria for about 1 year when we needed legal assistance with our home builder. After talking to some friends, we were referred to LeFante Law Offices. This turned out to be a great recommendation. Jim Lefante, Jennifer Anschuetz, and the entire team did a tremendous job handling our case.… Read more “Jennifer Maier”

Jennifer MAIER

They Fought for Me

If you need a lawyer, please feel comfortable in Mr. LeFante’s hands. I was hit by a truck while crossing the street. It was my first accident where I needed a lawyer and I didn’t know who to turn to. I am so thankful that I found Mr. LeFante and his entire office. They fought… Read more “They Fought for Me”

Highly Recommend for Personal Injury/Workers’ Compensation Claims

Mr. LeFante took my personal injury case and although my claim was not a big one, it was important to me. As my attorney, he fought hard for me because though my claim was relatively small, it was still important. I was treated very well not only by Mr. LeFante but by his entire team… Read more “Highly Recommend for Personal Injury/Workers’ Compensation Claims”

Karen Gingher Hermann

Arjun Ogale

I highly recommend LeFante Law Offices. I received a speeding ticket (going 24 MPH over) about a month ago and I contacted Mr. Shane Mahoney right away. Right away he responded to me letting me know what he could do. I am very content with what he was able to do with my ticket. The… Read more “Arjun Ogale”

Arjun Ogale

Quick to Respond

Jim and his office staff are wonderful. They helped me through a very difficult time and were there for me every step of the way. They always return phone calls and are very knowledgeable. I am blessed that I was directed to Jim’s office. I highly recommend Jim and his team to anyone who needs… Read more “Quick to Respond”

Exceeded Expectations!

Professional, courteous, prompt, and honest. They performed above and beyond all expectations.

Staff Was Patient and Helpful

LeFante Law Offices were amazing. They were the only law office that was willing to take our case as we did not live in the county that it happened it. Jim and his team were amazing. They made this experience as easy as it could be for us. They were right on top of everything… Read more “Staff Was Patient and Helpful”

Excellent, Sincere, Professional

Excellent, sincere and truly professional service. I have used this office twice already and will not hesitate to go there for a third time, if needed. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking a deeper level of understanding and more effective negotiation.

Average of 150 Ratings: 5.0 stars

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