James Wylder

For over 45 years, James Wylder has represented the victims, and families of deceased victims, who were exposed to asbestos. He has represented families not only from Illinois, but also from across the country.

In his career of representing injured people and their families, Wylder has tried the cases of more than 100 clients to jury verdicts in courthouses throughout Illinois.

He has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

Wylder grew up in central Illinois and attended the University of Illinois where he received two bachelor degrees and his law degree. 

Practice Areas

• Toxic Torts - Asbestos
• Medical Malpractice

Professional Associations

• McLean County Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• American Association for Justice

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law, Illinois
  • J.D. - 1978
• University of Illinois
  • A.B. - 1975

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 1978
• U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1979
• U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1986
• U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1988