Sinars Slowikowski Tomaska | Attorneys At Law (312) 767-9790
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JAMES KASPER - PARTNER

(312) 767-9790
jkasper@sinarslaw.com​

Named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine

Biography

James Kasper is a partner with Sinars Slowikowski Tomaska. He is an experienced litigator that has tried cases on both the plaintiff and defense side. He concentrates his practice in complex litigation, toxic-tort, product liability, professional negligence and construction defect litigation. For 15 years, James has successfully defended numerous toxic-tort, product liability, premises, professional negligence, personal injury cases and prisoner rights cases throughout the state and federal courts of Illinois and Indiana. 

Prior to joining SST, James was a partner at Gunty and McCarthy for five years. During that time, he was local trial counsel for numerous national clients, including several Fortune 500 Companies.

James has been selected as an “Illinois Super Lawyer” for 2020 by SuperLawyers.com. In the past, he was selected as a “Rising Star” in the February 2012-2015 issues of Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine and Chicago Magazine, a recognition earned by no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Illinois. Additionally, he was named an Emerging Lawyer by the Leading Lawyers Network (2015-2016), a distinction reserved for the top 2% of Illinois lawyers who are 40 years old or younger and have proven themselves professional, ethical and experienced. 

James is admitted to the bar of the states of Illinois and Indiana. He is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois, the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Bar Association. Additionally, he is a former certified contract advisor of the National Football League and The Canadian Football League.

Publications and Presentations

  • Speaker, 2018 FETTI Conference: The Artificial Turf Debate — Is a Chemical Innocent Until Proven Guilty?

Education

  • The John Marshall Law School, JD, 2004
  • Loras College, BA, 1999

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • United States District Court for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
  • United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Professional Memberships

  • American Bar Association​
  • CLM (Claims and Litigation Management) Alliance

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