About James Peter
James Peter Frego earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 1990 after completing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Michigan in 1986, where he double-majored in history and political science. While at Loyola he took part in the Moot Court Honors Program, an experience that sharpened his oral advocacy and legal writing skills. The combination of a liberal arts background and competitive appellate training set an early tone for a practice oriented around analysis and argument.
After receiving his J.D., Frego began a career in the law that has spanned more than three decades. He has worked in environments that require both courtroom presence and careful legal drafting. Over the years he has handled matters that called for persistent fact investigation, strategic brief writing, and sustained client communication. He has also returned to the fundamentals learned in moot court: organizing complex legal issues, delivering concise oral presentations, and preparing persuasive appellate materials when cases required it.
Colleagues and opposing counsel have noted his methodical approach. He tends to break large problems into discrete legal questions and address each one in turn. That method is apparent in his written work and in courtroom presentations. He takes time to map legal issues against evidentiary records. He also emphasizes clear, direct explanations when advising clients on potential outcomes and next steps.
Frego’s background in history and political science informs the way he reads statutes, regulations, and precedent. He often traces legal developments through historical context to clarify how courts have treated similar issues. His training in both disciplines supports a habit of asking how facts interact with legal doctrine and what that interaction means for resolution at trial or on appeal.
Outside formal courtroom settings he has participated in continuing legal education forums as a presenter and attendee. Those activities keep him current on evolving case law and procedural changes. He values engaging with other lawyers to test arguments and explore alternative strategies.
He currently concentrates his practice on litigation and appellate advocacy, applying three decades of practice to client matters that require careful analysis, clear writing, and persuasive oral presentation.
