James R. Studnicka
E-mail: jstudnicka@hskolaw.com
Direct: (312) 676-7070
Fax: (312) 332-6655
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A founding partner, Jim Studnicka takes pride in the cases he has taken to jury trial and successfully defended for clients.
Jim is well versed in Federal and State Courts and focuses his practice on death claims or catastrophic injuries such as paralysis, brain damage, and amputation. Jim has extensive experience in the areas of construction negligence, premises liability, transportation negligence, products liability and professional malpractice.
Jim also provides presentations regarding premises liability, tender issues, and Medicare regulations to give clients a better understanding of Illinois law.
Education
DePaul University College of Law (JD, 1988, with honors)
Cornell University, Deans List (BA, 1985)
Bar Admissions
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar
Illinois Supreme Court 1988
Pro Hac Vice Admissions: Indiana, South Carolina, and Wisconsin
Professional Organizations
Defense Research Institute
Council on Litigation Management – Transportation Committee Member
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Illinois State Bar Association
Honors
Illinois Super Lawyer (2008-2021)
Listed in “Top Attorneys in Illinois” published in Chicago Magazine
DRI The Defense Wins
Direct: (312) 676-7070
Fax: (312) 332-6655
Download v-card
A founding partner, Jim Studnicka takes pride in the cases he has taken to jury trial and successfully defended for clients.
Jim is well versed in Federal and State Courts and focuses his practice on death claims or catastrophic injuries such as paralysis, brain damage, and amputation. Jim has extensive experience in the areas of construction negligence, premises liability, transportation negligence, products liability and professional malpractice.
Jim also provides presentations regarding premises liability, tender issues, and Medicare regulations to give clients a better understanding of Illinois law.
Education
DePaul University College of Law (JD, 1988, with honors)
Cornell University, Deans List (BA, 1985)
Bar Admissions
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar
Illinois Supreme Court 1988
Pro Hac Vice Admissions: Indiana, South Carolina, and Wisconsin
Professional Organizations
Defense Research Institute
Council on Litigation Management – Transportation Committee Member
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Illinois State Bar Association
Honors
Illinois Super Lawyer (2008-2021)
Listed in “Top Attorneys in Illinois” published in Chicago Magazine
DRI The Defense Wins