James Hiller has spent the last 18 years defending professional liability claims against insurance agents and brokers, third party administrators, attorneys, accountants and other professionals. He has a keen understanding of the unique culture of the court system and businesses throughout lower Michigan (i.e. Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Flint, and Battle Creek). James has spent the better part of his practice defending errors and omissions claims.
Admissions
- Illinois
- Michigan
- 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
Memberships
- State Bar of Illinois
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois Defense Counsel
Community Involvement
- James is involved with P.E.A.K (Partnership for the Advancement of Kids), a charitable organization devoted to promoting the educational and social interests of a group of high school students in Chicago.
Education
- J.D., DePaul University College of Law
- B.A., Oakland University
Externships
- Honorable Jack B. Schmetterer, United States Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Illinois
- Honorable Ronald A. Guzman, District Court Judge in the United States District Court of the Northern District of Illinois
Honors
- Rising Stars® distinction in the fields of Employment & Labor, Business/Corporate, and Environmental (2010-2014, Law & Politics)