James B. Durkin

James B. Durkin
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James Durkin is a commercial litigator and also conducts internal investigations for private and public entities. Additionally, James advises local governments on economic development and public finance matters. He is an AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.

James previously served as an assistant Illinois attorney general and as an assistant Cook County state's attorney, serving as a felony trial prosecutor and as a special prosecutor in the Narcotics Bureau. In 2002, he was the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate for the state of Illinois.  From 2013 to 2023, he was the minority leader in the Illinois House of Representatives. In December 2008, James served as the ranking Republican for the Illinois House of Representatives Impeachment Committee regarding Governor Blagojevich. In 2012, Jim served as house manager for the removal of Rep. Derrick Smith from the Illinois House of Representatives, following Smith's federal bribery indictment.

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