Current Employment Position(s)

Associate

Year Joined Organization: 1985

Lawyer Overview

Jim Hopkinson received his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law in 1985 and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from John Carroll University in 1982. He joined the firm in 1983 as a law clerk and became an associate in 1985 at which time he was admitted to practice before the Illinois State Bar and the United States District Court.

Mr. Hopkinson has obtained jury awards and million-dollar settlement for his clients in the areas of asbestos litigation, aviation litigation, medical malpractice, FELA litigation, product liability and a wide variety of other civil trial matters. He has done pro bono work through community outreach programs and as appointed counsel for indigent clients.

Jim has lectured in Illinois and nationwide on a wide range of issues. He has given talks about demonstrative evidence to the Plaintiffs Asbestos Litigation Seminar, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Chicago Bar Association. He has also spoken on a wide range of issues related to Toxic Tort Litigation and has been a guest lecturer at Chicago-area law schools.

Jim is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Fenwick Bar Association. He has received Certificates of Appreciation from the Chicago Police-Community Council, Loyola Alumni Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Jim is listed in the ninth edition of Who's Who in American Law. He is a member of the President's Council of John Carroll University.

Jim is active in his community and coaches youth baseball and basketball. He is past president of the St. Luke Men's Club and currently is a member of the St. Luke School Athletic Committee. In his spare time Jim enjoys reading, football, basketball and golf.

Areas of Practice

• Asbestos
• Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Pharmaceutical Products
• Premises Liability -- Plaintiff
• Railroad Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff

Representative Cases

• Barry v. Owens Corning, 282 Ill. App 3d 199 (Ill. App. Ct. 1996)
• Zimmer v. Celotex, 549 N.E. 2d 881 (Ill. App. Ct.)

West Practice Categories

Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Railroad Accidents -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Asbestos, Pharmaceutical Products

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 1985
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1985

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1985 - Present
• American Trial Lawyers Association, 1985 - Present

Honors and Awards

• President's Council, John Carroll University, 2003 - 2004
• Certificate of Appreciation, Chicago Police Department, 1985

Classes and Seminars

• The Use of Experts in Toxic Tort Cases, Chicago Bar Association, 1993
• Use of Demonstrative Evidence, Plaintiff's Asbestos Litigation, 1997

Pro Bono Activities

• Voter Protection Program of New Mexico, 2004
• Chicago Bar Association's Community Outreach Program - Law Fair, 1986 - 1987

Past Employment Positions

• Office of the State's Attorney of Cook County, Rule 711 Clerk, 1984 - 1985

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
  J.D.
• John Carroll University, University Heights, OH
  B.S.
  Major: Business Administration

Fraternities/Sororities

• Alpha Kappa Psi
• Phi Alpha Delta

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Address

# 3000
120 N Lasalle St
Chicago, IL 60602-2415

Phones

(312) 236-6166

Faxes

(312) 236-3029

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