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 a “Super Lawyer” for 2020 and 2021 by Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine. In the past, he was selected as a “Rising Star” in the February 2012-2016 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 a proud member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), a professional trade association of vetted civil defense litigators, senior corporate counsel, and insurance claims executives dedicated to promoting knowledge, fellowship and professionalism for lawyers and other professionals striving to achieve a balanced justice system in the defense of civil lawsuits. Additionally, James is a former certified contract advisor of the National Football League and The Canadian Football League.
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 a “Super Lawyer” for 2020 and 2021 by Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine. In the past, he was selected as a “Rising Star” in the February 2012-2016 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 a proud member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), a professional trade association of vetted civil defense litigators, senior corporate counsel, and insurance claims executives dedicated to promoting knowledge, fellowship and professionalism for lawyers and other professionals striving to achieve a balanced justice system in the defense of civil lawsuits. Additionally, James 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?
