Fletcher, James; Fletcher, Topol & O'Brien

James Fletcher is the principle at Fletcher Topol O'Brien & Kaspar (formerly Fletcher Topol & O'Brien), a law firm with an extensive lobbying practice. The firm represents over 50 clients, ranging from the Teamsters to the Joffrey Ballet. Other major clients include or have included Ameritech, Arlington Park, Commonwealth Edison and the Chicago Bears.

James Fletcher and the firm are career patrons of former Attorney General Jim Ryan (R). Of the $144,105 they had contributed to his campaign through June 30, 2002, $138,105 (including a $50,000 loan) was contributed by the James Fletcher and $6,000 was given by the firm.

Between 1993 and June 30, 2002, James Fletcher and the firm contributed a combined $741,000 to candidates for Illinois statewide constitutional and legislative office, 72% of which was contributed to Republicans.

Last revised June 2011.