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Jim Ducayet

Jim Ducayet

USA 2026

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JIM DUCAYET is a co-head of the firm’s Securities and Shareholder Litigation practice. He regularly advises public and private companies, corporate boards, and individual directors and officers in high-stakes litigation, corporate governance and disclosure matters, and government and internal investigations.

Jim is a versatile and seasoned litigator with a particular focus on corporate and securities litigation, D&O and derivative litigation, internal investigations, and complex bankruptcy and financial litigation. He has tried numerous cases involving commercial disputes, regulatory, and bankruptcy matters, and has appeared in federal and state trial and appellate courts across the country. Jim has also handled a range of regulatory investigations, including investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - Illinois

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Jim Ducayet has extensive experience acting for both corporate entities and individuals in disputes involving securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder litigation.

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  • Jim's experience, knowledge and successes in the area of securities litigation are of the very highest rank. He always delivers outstanding results.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jim is fantastic. He is incredibly smart and does a really good job of making complicated issues simpler.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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