James A. Christman counsels clients and litigates on their behalf in matters related to contracts, commercial disputes, fiduciary duty, professional liability, director liability and officer liability.

He also works extensively with physicians and physician groups on healthcare and regulatory matters. In particular, he represents:

  • Physicians in medical staff proceedings

  • PHO’s and IPA’s in corporate and regulatory and managed care contracting

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Jim joined Aronberg Goldgehn as a member in February 2018.

He is a Fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers to which membership is by invitation only and is comprised of less than one percent of the lawyer population in any given state.

Also among his accolades, Jim has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer in the areas of Healthcare and Commercial Litigation practice. He has been recognized annually since 2003 as a Leading Lawyer in Closely & Privately Held Business Law, Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law by Illinois Leading Lawyers. Since 2023, Jim has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list by Best Lawyers for his commitment to advancing Health Care Law.

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Washington University School of Law, J.D.

DePauw University, B.A.



BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS

  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

MEMBERSHIPS

  • American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  • Illinois Leading Lawyer in Closely & Privately Held Business Law, Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law (2003-2020)
  • Illinois Super Lawyer in Healthcare and Commercial Litigation (2009-2014)