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

Jason Johnson

I could not be more grateful for the legal services provided by Lefante Law Offices. I literally would not be where I am today without people like Mr. Lefante and his team. Thank you very much Lefante Law Offices!!!

Jason Johnson

They Truly Went Above and Beyond

I was in a car accident a year ago that changed my life. After being hit at a high speed, I suffered many injuries. Jim LeFante and his wonderful team helped me throughout the entire process of recovering physically while handling all bills and litigation. I am so impressed and thankful for Jim and his… Read more “They Truly Went Above and Beyond”

Jodi Wasion

I was involved in a rear end collision in December 2012. LeFante Law was recommended by a friend who was using the firm for a personal injury claim. I did not think that I would ever sue anyone and was unsure for quite awhile if I was doing the right thing. It took about 6… Read more “Jodi Wasion”

Jodi Wasion

Responsive and Accommodating

I had a great experience working with LeFante Law Offices. They were responsive and accommodating, given my situation. While I hope I don’t need to seek legal counsel for a traffic violation again, if I do, I will be happy to reach out to Jim and his team again.

Fast and Efficient

My two sons were in a motor vehicle accident. We consulted with Mr. LeFante and knew right away that he is a person who cares about his clients. I was amazed at how efficient and fast everything went. Within 6 months we had everything settled and we received the settlement that we were looking for.… Read more “Fast and Efficient”

Mike Eddy

Wow I don’t know where to start about LeFante Law. Jim LeFante is a exceptional attorney as is Tom Norman they both are willing to go that extra 10 % and give your case a 110%. Likewise the office staff have the same commitment to your problems at hand. The office staff is always very… Read more “Mike Eddy”

Mike Eddy

My Husband and Myself are Elated with the Service We Received

I had a major slip and fall accident and needed to seek out a lawyer for help and guidance. On our first visit with Mr. Lefante he talked with us for well over an hour and took the time to read all the documentation I had wrote up regarding my accident. He told us his… Read more “My Husband and Myself are Elated with the Service We Received”

Ashley Hammitt

Highly recommend very friendly and helpful through the whole process of the case with the death of my kids father.

Ashley Hammitt

Michael Kemp

I was dismayed to watch a policeman hand my wife a traffic ticket after she swerved into another car to avoid striking a man who had exited his vehicle on a bridge. As a former chief of police I knew my wife needed a good attorney to fight this moving violation, so I contacted the… Read more “Michael Kemp”

Michael Kemp

Well Prepared in the Courtroom

I was recommended James LeFante Law by a friend at PND high school. Jim was very honest about my concerns and worked with me through the entire court process. Jim is very talented and well prepared in the courtroom. Could not be more pleased with LeFante Law!! All his staff treated me with the utmost… Read more “Well Prepared in the Courtroom”

Average of 137 Ratings: 5.0 stars

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