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
American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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. Formerly a partner at the firm Hinshaw & Culbertson, he led the majority of cases in practice areas involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents – automobile, truck and motorcycles – as well as premises defense.

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

Ashley West

Mike Seymore

I want to thank everyone at lefante law Especially Shane M.And Sandy G., for all the work they did on my behalf.The pandemic made it even more challenging to navigate our new world,And they met those challenges And if something came up All I had to do was give them a call.I appreciate that as… Read more “Mike Seymore”

Mike Seymore

Phil Roth

Lefante Law Office is a team of Professionals. I got hurt at work and i immediately knew I was going with Jim Lefante to represent me in a Work Comp case. I have known Jim since 1990. We had met in a class at Western Illinois University and we became good friends. Jim has always… Read more “Phil Roth”

Phil Roth

Ismael Rodriguez

If you ever have a workers comp case or anything I suggest you go to Mr. Lefante and his team! They get the job done and are good at keeping you updated on everything! Everyone in the office is professional and nice. This was my first time dealing with this type of situation and I… Read more “Ismael Rodriguez”

Ismael Rodriguez

Excellent Communication

James and his team did a great job on my cases. They kept me informed, and every time I had a problem they were there to answer it. I will use them anytime I need a lawyer. The office staff is the greatest, they knew what was going on and could help me with anything… Read more “Excellent Communication”

Hard Working Attorney

The smartest, sharpest hardest working attorney you will find and that you would want in your corner!

Mike Pilat

Lefante Law Office is one of the best law firms in the midwest. Mr. Lefante and his staff not only took care of my case in a timely manner they made me feel like I was part of their family at the law firm. Mr. Lefante and his staff checked in on me after numerous… Read more “Mike Pilat”

Mike Pilat

S H (Valdrien35)

I have gone through LeFante Law Offices three times now for situations that occurred that were beyond my control. The reason that I continue to go back as needed, is because the Paralegals, the Lawyers and Mr. LeFante himself put forth one hundred percent in each and every case they handle. They make me feel… Read more “S H (Valdrien35)”

S H (Valdrien35)

Provided Extra Attention and Effort

LeFante really came through for me and provided extra attention and effort in achieving the best outcome for my charges. I was facing some serious penalties and loss of license. I was not sure about using a lawyer but was very glad I called the LeFante team. I asked them for a small miracle and… Read more “Provided Extra Attention and Effort”

Jennifer Erlandson

LeFante Law Offices is a great team to work with! Very happy with assistance I received from them during and even after my case when I needed more help. I highly recommend retaining this firm.

Jennifer Erlandson

Average of 137 Ratings: 5.0 stars

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