James A. Devine - Springfield, IL
607 East Adams StreetSuite 1510Springfield, IL 62701- 1635
Springfield Employment Law -- Employee Law Firm
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.
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