About James M.
James M. Roche is an Illinois attorney whose legal training began at Marquette University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science. He continued his studies at Loyola University Chicago, receiving his Juris Doctor. His educational path combined Midwestern undergraduate roots with a law education grounded in Chicago practice traditions.
Roche moved into private practice and in 1999 became a partner at Theisen & Roche, LTD. His partnership marks a long tenure at the firm. Over the years he has handled matters that required courtroom advocacy and alternative dispute resolution. He works in Illinois and maintains the professional relationships that come with practicing in that jurisdiction.
He is a member of the Trial Bar for the United States District Court. That membership permits him to take cases to trial in federal court. He also holds a certified arbitrator designation from the DuPage County Bar Association, a role that sees him preside over arbitration hearings and handle contested matters outside the courtroom.
Professional association memberships have been a steady part of his practice life. He belongs to the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He is also an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association, where he serves in the dual capacity of member and certified arbitrator. Those affiliations connect him to local and statewide legal developments and resources.
In day-to-day practice Roche balances litigation and dispute resolution. He has experience presenting cases before judges and juries when matters proceed to trial. He also spends time on pretrial strategy, settlement discussions, and arbitration. His trial bar membership and arbitrator certification reflect that range of courtroom and neutral roles.
Colleagues describe him as a lawyer who understands both the push and pull of contested proceedings. He adapts to the procedural demands of federal and state practice in Illinois. He combines courtroom presence with the procedural discipline arbitration often requires.
Outside specific courtroom duties, Roche’s work includes preparing pleadings, conducting discovery, and handling motions practice. He draws on his years in practice to evaluate case posture and to advise clients on realistic pathways forward. He keeps current through association activities and the continuing education those groups provide.
He currently practices at Theisen & Roche, LTD., concentrating on civil litigation and dispute resolution.
