James A. Devine - Springfield, IL
Employment Law -- Employee Lawyers in Springfield, IL
607 East Adams Street Suite 1510 Springfield, IL 62701 - 1635
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Springfield Employment Law -- Employee Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law -- Employee
Firm Information
Overview
James A. Devine practices both public and private sector employment law. He also provides legal assistance to members of the military, veterans, and their families. His background includes service on active duty as a U.S. Marine Corps lawyer, as an assistant Illinois state’s attorney, and assistant Illinois attorney general. He spent over twenty years as a civilian in the Pentagon before recently returning to Illinois. Mr. Devine received his Juris Doctor degree from DePaulUniversity in Chicago.
Reviews
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Hired Law firm 2020-2021I was fortunate to have found James A. Devine for an attorney to represent me in an employment dismissal claim against a major employer。James was not intimidated to challenge a popular employer after I was unfairly dismissed. I know James to be a hard worker, effective, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He returns emails and phone calls quickly and is always willing to meet when needed. Working in the area of employment law is not as easy as it may appear – especially when you are challenging a large business with the backing of highly paid attorneys, with next to unlimited resources. After a distinguished law career as a U.S. Marine Corps lawyer, an assistant State’s attorney, an assistant state attorney general, and working over twenty years as a civilian in the Pentagon, James decided to continue his career in employment law for employee rights. I’m very grateful for James Devine.
Contact
607 East Adams Street
Suite 1510
Springfield, IL 62701 - 1635
Phone: 217-280-4094
Fax: 217-788-1660
Email: Send a message
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