Harper, Hope Lynette

Jim graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.  He then spent several years as an Aide to U. S. Congressman William O. Lipinski, one of organized labor’s strongest supporters in Congress, prior attending Law School at Valparaiso University.  Born in Chicago into a union family, Jim developed an early respect for working men and women that continues to this day.

Since graduating from law school, Jim has worked exclusively on behalf of the injured worker.  Jim has handled hundreds of Workers’ Compensation cases, with injuries ranging from lumbar disc herniations and knee meniscus tears to carpal tunnel syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder. Jim regularly practices in Lake County as well as in Chicago.

Jim has argued vigorously on behalf of his clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Cook County Circuit Court, and the Illinois Appellate Court.  He handles cases in Chicago (Cook County), Waukegan (Lake County), and Wheaton (DuPage County). Jim is an active member in the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association.