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James Maher Jr.

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Date Admitted

May 22, 1958

Illinois Registration Status

Deceased – Last Registered Year: 1985

Malpractice Insurance

No malpractice report as attorney is deceased

Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings
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In re Maher, James , 86CH0233
Disposition Suspension for a specified period of time and until further order of the Court
Effective Date of Disposition 03/28/1988
End Date of Disposition
Definition of Disposition A suspension until further order of the Court reflects a determination that the lawyer has engaged in misconduct and that the misconduct warrants an interruption of the lawyer's authority to practice law during the suspension period, which is a fixed period of time identified in the Supreme Court's order and until the lawyer has demonstrated rehabilitation, good character, and current knowledge of the law in a subsequent reinstatement case. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension.
In re Maher, James , 80CH0059
Disposition Suspension until further order of the Court for non-compliance with subpoena
Effective Date of Disposition 02/19/1981
End Date of Disposition 03/02/1981
Definition of Disposition A suspension due to non-compliance with a subpoena issued in a lawyer's disciplinary matter reflects the determination of the Supreme Court that the lawyer should be suspended until further order of the Court due to the non-compliance. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension. The Court may terminate or vacate the suspension upon the lawyer's compliance with the subpoena.
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