James Cummings Siebert
Law Office of James C. Siebert & Associates, P.C. • Arlington Heights, IL
Elder LawRail
Is this your profile?
Claim it for free to update your information and connect with clients.
Contact
Email
Phone
Address
3325 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, US
Professional
About
James is a long time resident of Arlington Heights, Illinois, where he lives with his wife, and the proud father of three sons. James has and continues to be active in many volunteer community activities. James acted as an Assistant Scoutmaster with Boy Scouts of America Troop 140 out of Buffalo Grove, where each of his three sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. James participated and lead many of the Troop's high adventure outings including hiking Iceland, the Appalachian trail, at Philmont in the mountains of New Mexico, canoeing in the boundary waters, sailing the Florida keys and scuba diving in the Exumas . James also was active as a team manager as well as a coach for his sons' baseball teams as part of the Arlington Heights Youth Athletic Association. James was both a board member and President of the Board of Trustees at his church. James continues to regularly participate in various charitable fundraising events and working a soup kitchen in Waukegan.
About Elder Law
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal matters affecting older adults including estate planning, long-term care, and benefits. Common matters include medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning.
Credentials
Education
1981 DePaul University College of Law Juris Doctorate 1978 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Leading Lawyer in Elder Law (top 5% in State), Law Bulletin Media 2015 CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney ), National Elder Law Foundation N/A Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2013 Arlington Pediatrics News Do Parents of Small Children Need Estate Planning? 2012 Pioneer Press Critics worries about effects of Medicaid changes 2012 Daily Herald Suburban Parent Turning 18 2011 Suburban Senior Magazine Your Most Important Legal Document- The New Illinois Power of Attorney 2011 Legal Briefs newsletter Beware of the Dangers of Joint Ownership
Associations
2017 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Illinois Chapter President-Elect 2015 - Present Illinois Chapter National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Chairman Litigation Committee A National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Illinois State Bar Association Elder Care Matters
Speaking
2015 Asssociation Educational Seminar Asset Protection Planning for Long Term Care through Irrevocable Income Only Trust 2013 Senior Center Continuing Education Essentials of Estate Planning Documents 2013 Nursing and Social Worker CE Medicare Changes 2013 Breakers Resident Program Estate Planning and the Changing Rules of Medicaid 2012 Children of Aging Parents Elder Law
Other Elder Law Attorneys in IL
Updated: Jun 07, 2026