James C. Harman

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Phone: (312) 346-8700
Fax: 312-346-5180
Email: Contact Us

It’s clear when you meet him that Jim Harman is driven by a passion for helping people.

Jim joined CHH in 1988 and has been a partner of the firm since 1990, specializing in medical malpractice litigation. Jim’s record is outstanding, having won numerous multi-million dollar awards.

Prior to joining the firm in 1988, Jim was a staff attorney for the United States Treasury Department and Special Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago, Illinois.

Before Jim became an attorney, he was a licensed respiratory therapist and worked for eight years with patients in several Chicagoland hospitals. This combined experience allows Jim to truly understand and evaluate cases from both a legal and a medical perspective. And its why he takes each case personally.

Never wanting anybody to feel just like a case number, Jim insists that he and everyone at CHH give their clients personal attention.

Jim is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice.

Born in Evergreen Park, Jim now resides in Downers Grove.

He’s not just an avid baseball fan, but still plays center field in a Chicago Men’s Senior Baseball League.

James Harman on The Importance of Medical Insights

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They were compassionate and communicated openly through every step of the process. All of the CHH staff was friendly and a joy to work with, especially James Harman. Heather B., Monee, IL

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can honestly say I felt the compassion from each member of the CHH team. You CAN NOT go wrong choosing CHH. Quawana H., Maywood, IL

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CHH was the only firm willing to take on our complex surgical injury case, and we are so glad they did. I truly don't believe we would have had the positive outcome we did without them. Leah G., Chicago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The impressive team of CHH attorneys and medical experts diligently sought out arguments for my case, which resulted in a settlement beyond my expectations. Dave S., Homewood, IL

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Things could not have gone any better. CHH fought to the very end, and the case settled favorably. I will be forever grateful to this firm for their representation. They are real-life heroes! Wanda H., Chicago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CHH was absolutely awesome! The team came through for me and our family. They are professional, compassionate, informative, and thorough. They took the case, fought, and won. I highly recommend this firm if you want to win too. Ramonda T., Calumet City, IL

The most rewarding part of my job is shepherding someone through the entire legal process...and then seeing closure for them.

Year Joined Firm

1988

Areas of Practice

Medical Malpractice

Bar Admissions

Georgia, 1998
Illinois, 1987
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1987
U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1998

Education

John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. – 1987
- Honors: With Distinction
Southern Illinois University
- B.S. – 1980
Northwestern University
- C.R.T. – 1982

Honors and Awards

American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys – 10 Best Attorneys, 2016 (Illinois)

Professional Associations and Memberships

Chicago Bar Association, Member
Illinois State Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member
American Association for Justice, Member

Past Employment Positions

United States Treasury Department, Staff Attorney
Chicago, Illinois, Special Assistant United States Attorney