Jim Hopkinson received his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law in 1985 and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from John Carroll University in 1982. He joined the firm in 1983 as a law clerk and became an associate in 1985, at which time he was admitted to practice before the Illinois State Bar and the United States District Court.
Mr. Hopkinson has obtained jury awards and million-dollar settlements for his clients in the areas of asbestos litigation, aviation litigation, medical malpractice, FELA litigation, product liability, and a wide variety of other civil trial matters. He has done pro bono work through community outreach programs and as appointed counsel for indigent clients.
Mr. Hopkinson has lectured in Illinois and nationwide on a wide range of issues. He has given talks about demonstrative evidence to the Plaintiffs Asbestos Litigation Seminar, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. He has also spoken on a wide range of issues related to Toxic Tort Litigation and has been a guest lecturer at Chicago-area law schools.
Mr. Hopkinson is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Fenwick Bar Association. He has received Certificates of Appreciation from the Chicago Police-Community Council, the Loyola Alumni Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. He is listed in the ninth edition of Who's Who in American Law. He is a member of the President's Council of John Carroll University and a member of Loyola School of Law’s Circle of Advocates.
Mr. Hopkinson is active in his community and has coached youth baseball and basketball. He is past president of the St. Luke Men's Club, past chairman of the St. Luke School Athletic Committee, and an active member of the Fenwick Fathers Club. In his spare time he enjoys reading, football, basketball, and golf.
