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James D. Cottrell's illustrious career is marked by a distinguished history of professional activities, recognitions, and a wealth of experience in the legal field.
In the realm of professional engagements, Mr. Cottrell served as a Council Member for Agricultural Law and Local Government Law at the Illinois State Bar Association from 1998 to 1999 and 1994 to 1995, respectively. His involvement extended to the Illinois Farm Bureau, where he contributed significantly as a member of the Ad Hoc Committee for Law Reform from 1993 to 1996 and the Legislative Committee from 1992 to 1994.
Acknowledged for his legal prowess, Mr. Cottrell holds a BV rating from Martindale Hubbell and is associated with the prestigious Illinois Leading Lawyers Association.
The trajectory of his work history is a testament to his commitment and skill. Commencing his legal journey at Phebus, Tummelson, Bryan & Knox in Urbana, Illinois, from 1983 to 1989, Mr. Cottrell further honed his skills at Dobbins, Fraker, Tennant, Joy & Perlstein in Champaign, Illinois, from 1989 to 2008. Subsequently, he contributed his legal acumen at Tepper, Mann & Cottrell in Urbana, Illinois, from 2008 to 2013 before establishing the highly regarded James D. Cottrell Law Office, P.C. in 2013, where he continues to serve clients with distinction.
Mr. Cottrell's influence extends beyond practice, with notable contributions to legal literature. He has been a contributor to the Task Force Report of the Illinois Farm Bureau in 1998 and has authored various publications, including topics such as the Clean Water Act, federal conservation programs, protection of USDA benefits, and insightful chapters on environmental law, water rights, and riparian rights in esteemed legal publications.
Through decades of dedicated service and a commitment to advancing legal understanding, Mr. Cottrell stands as a beacon of excellence in the legal profession.
- 1983, Illinois
- 1986, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- 1987, U.S. Supreme Court
- Drake University Law School, Class of 1982, J.D.
- University of Illinois, Class of 1979, B.S., Finance
- Champaign County Bar Association
- Illinois Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- National Employment Lawyers Association
- Phebus, Tummelson, Bryan & Knox, Urbana, Illinois (1983-1989)
- Dobbins, Fraker, Tennant, Joy & Perlstein, Champaign, Illinois (1989-2008)
- Tepper, Mann & Cottrell, Urbana, Illinois (2008-2013)
- James D. Cottrell Law Office, P.C. (2013-present)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Council Member, Agricultural Law (1998-1999)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Council Member, Local Government Law (1994-1995)
- Illinois Farm Bureau, Ad Hoc Committee for Law Reform (1993-1996)
- Illinois Farm Bureau, Legislative Committee (1992-1994)
- Contributor, Task Force Report, Illinois Farm Bureau (1998)
- The Clean Water Act and the Tullock Rule,' Illinois State Bar Association, Agricultural Law (April 1999)
- A Survey of Federal Conservation Programs,' Illinois State Bar Association, Agricultural Law (November 1999)
- Protection of USDA Benefits,' Illinois State Bar Association, Agricultural Law (November 1999)
- Merchandising Claimants Entitled to 85% of Claim upon Liquidation of Elevator Assets, ISBA, Agricultural Law (August 2000)
- Environmental Law chapter, IICLE Publication, 'Illinois Law and Agribusiness' (2001, Supplement 2005)
- Water Rights Chapter, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education Publications, 'Illinois Law and Agribusiness' (2001; Supplement 2005)
- Water and Riparian Rights Chapter, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education Publications, Causes of Action: Estates, Business and Non-Personal Injury Actions (2002; supplement 2005)
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