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Jon Dowat
DuPage County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Tax
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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I started my career as a broker and investment advisor. I became interested in the tax laws because helping my clients reduce their taxes was an area that made a huge difference in their future. .
I felt I could help my clients more if I studied the tax laws. I quit my full time job and enrolled in law school where I primarily studied taxation.
After I got my law degree I was helping my clients prepare tax returns and settle tax debts with the IRS. I...
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Stephen M. Thacker
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Family and Personal Injury
DePaul College of Law
Mr. Thacker is an attorney at the law offices of GWC Injury Lawyers LLC. With more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record of success, Stephen is a valued asset to our law firm. If you require comprehensive legal counsel in Illinois, contact Mr. Thacker today at (312) 464-1234 or toll free at (800) 464-4772.
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Eric Zelazny
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(708) 888-2299
18400 Maple Creek Drive
Suite 300
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Eric Zelazny is a bankruptcy attorney who is the founder and managing partner of Zelazny Business Bankruptcy. Before becoming an attorney, Eric was a Certified Public Accountant and worked for KPMG, which is the largest accounting firm in the world. He graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana with Honors. At the time, the University of Illinois was the number one-ranked accounting program in the United States. Eric also managed to pass the Certified Public Accountant exam the first time he sat for the exam, a feat only twenty-eight percent of those who took the exam managed...
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Kevin Dreher
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Criminal Defense
University of Illinois College of Law
Kevin is the Co-Chair of the Insurance Recovery Group at Barnes & Thornburg. He is a litigator and trial lawyer, having focused his practice for more than 20 years on insurance recovery on behalf of policyholders, complex commercial litigation, and claim/dispute-related counseling. He represents policyholders and other commercial parties throughout the United States and abroad, having recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for policyholders.
Kevin represents policyholders in a wide range of insurance coverage disputes, including long-tail environmental, toxic tort and asbestos claims under general liability policies; losses stemming from natural and man-made disasters under first-party and business...
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Ken Gano Jr
Coles County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Northern Illinois University
b 1952, Graduate Northern Illinois University, 1980
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Vincent Machroli
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
We have had several thousand satisfied clients from throughout the Chicagoland area who we've provided top-quality legal services for over the past 35 years, since 1988, and our clients have given us a rating of 4.53 stars based on over 55 online reviews (on Avvo.com, Google and Lawyers.com).
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Jonathan Paul Friedland
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 29 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Business
University of Pennsylvania Law School
I am a partner and executive committee member. I view my job very simply: to make money for clients whenever possible and to protect their interests at every turn. My transactional work includes serving as outside general counsel to closely-held businesses and their principals; representing private equity funds and others in their M&A activities; and structuring new businesses, business lines, joint ventures, and other significant commercial relationships. I regularly advise clients on a wide range of topics including fiduciary duties, corporate structuring issues (between shareholders, members, joint ventures, etc.), credit negotiations, general contract issues, succession planning, employee matters, and...
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Charles E. Covey
Peoria County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Valparaiso University School of Law
For over 30 years Charles Covey has been practicing law. He has handled bankruptcy cases during the duration of his three decades of legal practice and for the past decade, he has practiced exclusively in bankruptcy, debt relief and foreclosure defense matters.
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Marilyn Johnson
Will County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Marilyn Johnson is a partner at Johnson & Johnson, Ltd. She has been practicing law for over 30 years, concentrating in the areas of divorce, custody, support, and visitation. She has conducted numerous trials and hearings involving large marital estates and complex child custody issues. Prior to practicing law, Marilyn Johnson was a special education teacher who worked with children with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral problems. Her vast experience as a lawyer, teacher, and mother has enabled her to acquire a deep, compassionate understanding of the family unit, which has enabled her to counsel clients through the most...
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George D. Gountanis
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Mr. Gountanis joined Therman Law Offices, LTD. directly upon completing his summer externship and graduating law school in November, 2010. Gountanis became one of Mr. Therman’s quick understudies, learning the art of aggressive negotiation, arbitration as well as trying cases to favorable verdict.
Mr. Gountanis received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Keller Graduate School of Management - Lincolnshire, and his Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School at Grand Rapids, MI. He is admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and...
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Kent Alan Gaertner
DuPage County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Kent graduated from Carthage College in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He obtained his law degree from Nova Southeastern University of Law in 1977.
Kent has practiced bankruptcy law for over 35 years. He represents clients in Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and in non-bankruptcy workouts and reorganizations. His clients include both consumers and businesses, for debtors and well as creditors. Kent is experienced in all facets of bankruptcy litigation, having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in lawsuits arising out of the bankruptcy process. Several cases in which he has represented litigants have...
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Joe Pioletti
McLean County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
I help people across central Illinois obtain relief from their debt through filing bankruptcy. I represent people in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I am licensed to practice in Illinois, am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, and am admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from Eureka College where I also minored in Spanish. I then received my law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. While in law school I worked in the...
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John Wonais
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
John Wonais has helped thousands of Chicagoans obtain a fresh start through filing bankruptcy while offering affordable and zealous legal representation. He previously worked at one of the largest bankruptcy law firms in Illinois where he appealed a case against the City of Chicago all the way up to the Supreme Court of the United States. He believes that everyone deserves a voice and a chance to be debt free. As a smaller law firm, John prides himself on being available to his clients 24/7 – call now for a free consultation!
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Charlie Glanzer
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 32 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Chicago bankruptcy attorney Charlie Glanzer will be able to provide guidance regarding various bankruptcy law related cases. If you need assistance filing for Chapter 7, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, dealing with credit repair or any other related matter then you need to consult with an experienced legal advocate. At Glanzer & Associates, P.C. the firm handles all aspects of bankruptcy law, a member of our legal team will be able to provide the financial guidance you deserve. Call the firm to schedule a consultation today.
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Joseph Wrobel
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
DePaul University
I have been a practicing attorney since 1973. I used to handle a wide variety of legal matters for individuals and families. At present, my practice is concentrated in consumer bankruptcy.
In addition to our main office in Chicago, we also have offices in Skokie, Schaumburg, Naperville, Joliet and Gurnee, Illinois.
I am married with one son who is married, living in California, and who is a practicing attorney working for the State of California.
I am a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Bankruptcy Committee of the Chicago Bar Association....
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David Nelson
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
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Daniel J Winter
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Washington University School of Law
Law Offices of Daniel J Winter provides personal, high quality representation. Bankruptcy advice and representation for individuals and businesses. We will help you protect your home, car or paycheck. Everyone will meet with an attorney, person-to-person, and we'll answer your questions any time! We have offices in Chicago Loop, Palos Heights, Skokie, and Gurnee. We also represent people in southern Wisconsin in conjunction with Michael S. Winter in Milwaukee. With over 18 years of experience, we will give you "peace of mind".
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John L. GreenLeaf Jr.
Macon County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 45 years of experience
(217) 422-2771
2456 North Main Street
Corner of Melrose and North Main
Decatur, IL 62526
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
The John Marshall Law School and University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
John L. GreenLeaf, Jr. has been in practice over 37 years representing consumers and businesses in Central Illinois. The firm concentrates in all forms of Bankruptcy, Business formation, and the preparation of Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning and administration of Probate Estates and Guardianships.
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Frederick J. Schlosser
Sangamon County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Jessica Bentz
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 18 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Consumer and Family
Barry University and University of Tulsa College of Law
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Christine Thurston
DuPage County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Vermont Law School
Filing bankruptcy does not have to be a stressful situation. In fact, it should be alleviating the financial burden you have been enduring. I strive to provide the most personalized and hands-on approach to serving my clients. You will have access to my cell phone number, and I will always be a phone call, text, or email away to answer any question you have. I am committed to explaining the process so that you understand exactly how bankruptcy works and are prepared for every step, so that there are no surprises.
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Robert Schaller
DuPage County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
DePaul College of Law
Attorney Robert Schaller has practiced law for more than 35 years. He is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois. Attorney Schaller is the founder of the Schaller Law Firm, P.C. and concentrates his legal practice on clients who need relief from IRS back-taxes.
Schaller directs the National Offer in Compromise Academy, which offers online educational courses.
Robert Schaller received his B.S. in Accountancy in 1982 from the University of Illinois at Champaign – Urbana. He earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 1985 and served on the College’s Law Review. He studied for an...
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Bradley Covey
Will County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Northern Illinois University
Mr. Covey concentrates his practice in all chapters of bankruptcy and bankruptcy-related law with special emphasis in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Mr. Covey has concentrated his practice in consumer and business bankruptcy matters for the past 30 years. Mr. Covey graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1984 with a B.S in Journalism. He then earned his J.D. at Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1992.
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Raffy A. 'Rae' Kaplan
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Consumer
The John Marshall Law School
Ms. Kaplan graduated from Boston University in 1996 having received her bachelors degree in political science, and attended the John Marshall Law School.
Ms. Kaplan graduated from law school with a 3.5 GPA and after passing the bar in 2001, began practicing law with her father, Melvin J. Kaplan, renown bankruptcy lawyer for over 58 years and author of two books including, Chapter 13 How To Get Your Creditors Off Your Back Without Losing Your Shirt.
Ms. Kaplan has helped thousands of Chicago families save their homes, cars, and get a fresh start for over 15 years.
Ms. Kaplan is a member of...
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Steven J Grace
Kane County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Wayne State University Law School
Chicago Attorney practicing in all of the practice areas listed.
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Michael Nichols
McLean County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Michael R. Nichols was born and raised in Galesburg, IL. Michael Received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Southern Illinois University. He then received his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law. At NIU Law Michael graduated with honors and was a leader within the Professionalism and Ethics Society, while also working as a graduate assistant.
Michael approaches everyday in a positive manner with the sense of urgency that is required to produce an optimal result for his clients. Michael understands the importance of each individual case and enjoys walking his clients through every step in the...
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John Eggum
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 15 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
University of Iowa
A partner in the firm, John Eggum concentrates his practice on insurance coverage disputes and commercial litigation. With respect to insurance coverage matters, Mr. Eggum is regularly retained in a wide range of property and casualty commercial lines disputes, and has represented insurance companies in property coverage litigation (fire, wind, hail, collapse, etc...), inland marine matters, and liability coverage litigation (including mass tort, products claims, cyber/technology liability, and professional liability claims). He also represents both private and public companies (including financial institutions) in commercial disputes around the country. Mr. Eggum is also frequently retained by insurers, banks,...
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Ben Schneider
DuPage County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
Ben Schneider is a client focused which means that it is important to him to cultivate a personal relationship with each of his clients. By doing this, he is able to give each new client’s case individual attention and analyze every legal issue thoroughly and completely.
Ben Schneider acts as the one of the principal bankruptcy attorneys for Schneider & Stone where he focuses on individual Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings as well as business Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 filings. Ben also practices in the areas of family law and litigation and is the point attorney for divorce and...
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Tej Shastri
DuPage County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 8 years of experience
(773) 657-4427
1 Mid America Plaza, 3rd Floor
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
I am an experienced attorney that specializes in Criminal Defense including DUI and Traffic Law, Bankruptcy, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Debt Settlement and Estate Planning. I was awarded the Rising Star award by Super Lawyers in 2023. I am an experienced litigator with several years of litigation experience having tried over 50 cases in both the jury trial and bench trial setting. I have served as an Assistant State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office prosecuting criminal and traffic offenses. I also have tried and obtained favorable results for Criminal Felonies and Criminal Misdemeanor trials. After my service with the State's Attorney's...
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Roxanna Hipple
DuPage County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Estate Planning
DePaul College of Law
Hipple Law, P.C. specializes in bankruptcy and estate planning cases. We handle Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases throughout the Chicagoland area for individuals and small businesses. We serve clients located in Kane, DuPage, Cook, Will and Lake counties.
BANKRUPTCY: Ms. Hipple's education and prior work experience sets her apart from other bankruptcy attorneys. She has extensive financial services industry experience, including working closely with numerous types of financially distressed small businesses. Ms. Hipple's education also includes an MBA, which is unique for the majority of attorneys. She has also handled numerous divorce cases which provides her...
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David Chang
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
David Chang was born and raised in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. David began his legal career in 2001, where his major focus was in residential real estate transactions.
He helped clients clear title, review loan documents and insure smooth closings in buying and selling of real estate. In 2003, David moved on to representing clients in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. David advanced to a senior attorney position at one of the largest consumer bankruptcy law firms in the nation and has counseled thousands of clients about their financial needs.
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D. Peter Wise
Sangamon County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 40 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The John Marshall Law School
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Michael H. Traison
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Employment and Energy
Michigan State University College of Law
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Dean Matsas
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
C. Dean Matsas [known as "Dean"], is the owner of "C. Dean Matsas & Assoc., PC," also known as: MakeItBetterLaw. Born and raised in Chicagoland, to Greek immigrants, Dean understands and appreciates the day-to-day struggles people and their families face. He is a licensed attorney for over 30 years and has extensive experience and knowledge of the law, concentrating in the areas of injury law and debt relief or bankruptcy, helping 100's of clients and their families over the years, to either receive compensation or to get rid of debt.
He focuses on giving his clients personal and individualized...
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James Michael Kelly
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of Missouri - Kansas City
James Kelly has practiced in the areas of divorce and bankruptcy for 21 years. The Law offices of James M. Kelly handles and enjoys complex cases and trial work. Divorce work, especially trial work, requires a certain competency that not all attorney's have. Regardless of your particular fact pattern you can be sure that that the Law Offices of James M. Kelly will handle your matter in an expeditious and professional manner. In matters involving bankruptcy and debt restructuring, the Law Offices of James M. Kelly takes all matters seriously and has an...
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Joseph Michelotti
DuPage County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
The John Marshall Law School
Working to help clients protect their property and deal with difficult financial situations
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Scott W. Brammer
McHenry County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Scott W. Brammer grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After graduating from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1992, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree, Mr. Brammer was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois. That same year, he was also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Scott has spent over 18 years as an attorney in McHenry concentrating on family law, residential real...
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Majdel S. Musa
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Cheri Costa
Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Cheri Costa is an attorney serving the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago and Chicagoland since 2005.
My goal is to provide you and your family with Legal Advice and Legal Representation that you may need throughout your life. I understand the difficulties life may bring and I wish to be your Personal Attorney there for you at those times, whether it is going through a Divorce, obtaining Child Support, Maintenance (Alimony) or Parenting Time with your Children, helping with debt situations using our Bankruptcy Laws, Preparing your Estate Plan with Trusts and Wills, buying or selling your home, or...
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Joe Pappas
Coles County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
I am a personable and caring attorney who aims to serve those in need.
My office is located in Coles County, but happy and able to serve those as far north as Champaign-Urbana, or as far south as Effingham.