Jim Gaughan is a tough, talented, and experienced commercial litigator who has used his considerable experience and equanimity to successfully represent clients in a wide range of complex and challenging class action lawsuits in jurisdictions across the country. He is relentless about preparation and tactics, constantly weighing and analyzing the respective strengths of his clients, as well as their adversaries, in order to create the most effective and efficient legal strategies.
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Insurance
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Awards
The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers (Commercial Litigation, 2022)
Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service and Public Interest Service, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Bar Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
Education
Loyola University Chicago, J.D., cum laude
Graduated 1990
University of Chicago, B.A., Economics, with honors