About James
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.
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.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Practice Area: Litigation - Insurance
- Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 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
- The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers (Commercial Litigation, 2022-2023)
- Illinois Leading Lawyer in Class Actions/Mass Tort Defense Law and Commercial Litigation, Law Bulletin Media Leading Lawyers (2013-2022)
