Brian is proud to continue the tradition of personal services performed by Brainard Law Offices LLC, the oldest law firm in Charleston. We have the advantage of years of experience, both from debtor, creditor, and trustee perspectives, which enables our firm to provide superior bankruptcy services for our clients. We believe each client deserves individual attention.

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Murray Choate

Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 39 years experience

(217) 345-4452 622 Jackson Ave
Charleston, IL 61920

Real Estate, Business and International
Vanderbilt University Law School

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J. Steven Ayres

Robinson, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 11 years experience

(618) 544-8661 P.O. Box 250
216 S. Cross Street
Robinson, IL 62454

Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Construction
University of Illinois College of Law

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Bruce Baber

Paris, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 37 years experience

(217) 463-3225 216 E Wood St
Paris, IL 61944

Real Estate, Agricultural, Criminal and Probate
The University of Chicago Law School

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General practice solo law firm, with emphasis on criminal & DUI law, family law, real estate, and wills, estates & trusts.

David Y. Eberspacher

Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Attorney

(217) 639-7800 6009 Park Drive
Charleston, IL 61920

Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Tennessee College of Law

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Paul A. Marks

Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Attorney

(217) 639-7800 6009 Park Drive
Charleston, IL 61920

Real Estate, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

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David Nelson

Mattoon, IL Real Estate Law Attorney

(217) 235-5651 1500 Broadway Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938

Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Divorce

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Ray Vaughn

Olney, IL Real Estate Law Attorney

(618) 395-4042 308 S Kitchell Ave
Olney, IL 62450

Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning

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Jodi Swann

Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer

(217) 345-4200 1550 Douglas St
Charleston, IL 61920

Real Estate, Elder and Estate Planning

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James Grant

Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer

(217) 345-2510 611 6th St
Charleston, IL 61920

Real Estate, Estate Planning and Municipal

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Robert Crossman

Arthur, IL Real Estate Law Attorney

225 S Vine St
Arthur, IL 61911

Real Estate, Estate Planning and Municipal

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Curtis Gale Quindry

Newton, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 50 years experience

(618) 554-2739 PO Box 87
Newton, IL 62448-0087

Real Estate and Family

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Tom Weber

Olney, IL Real Estate Law Attorney

(618) 395-4911 101 S Elliott St
Olney, IL 62450

Real Estate and Estate Planning

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Michael G Curry

Mount Vernon, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 25 years experience

(618) 246-0993 123 South 10th Street Ste 507
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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Michael was born and raised in Southern Illinois. Since receiving his law license in 1992 he has helped thousands of families and individuals throughout Southern Illinois including Centralia, Fairfield, Flora, Carmi, Mount Carmel, Albion, Salem, Chester, Sparta, Clay City and Louisville find relief from their financial stress. He is also available to help you with your other family issues: wills, power of attorney, real estate, landlord and tenant and a wide range of legal services. If you are not able to meet at our office, please ask for a home visit.

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Robert Finegan

Bloomington, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 3 years experience

(309) 827-0388 111 W. Front St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University

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After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office for a year and a half, before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan. I will be working closely with my father on bankruptcy, real estate and other civil cases in the Bloomington, Illinois area.

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Edward Blake

Effingham, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 years experience

(855) 886-1529 305 West Professional Park Avenue
Effingham, IL 62401

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Divorce, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Saint Louis University School of Law

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Blake Law Group, P.C. has offices in Belleville, Collinsville, Edwardsville and Effingham, Illinois. AREAS OF PRACTICE: auto accident, bankruptcy, business, child custody, child support, collaborative divorce, commercial real estate, consumer protection, criminal defense, DUI and DWI, debt settlement, divorce, divorce mediation, employment, estate planning, wills, trusts, breaches of fiduciary duty, family, foreclosure, immigration law, landlord/tenant, legal malpractice, litigation, civil lawsuits, military divorce, nursing home, personal injury, probate, estate settlement, real estate, securities, sex crimes, DCFS, sexual harassment, tax, internal revenue service, Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Department of employment security, traffic tickets, unemployment, white collar crime, workmans compensation,...

(618) 233-7900 521 West Main Street
Suite 100
Belleville, IL 62220

(855) 886-1529 553 9th Street
Carlyle, IL 62231

(855) 886-1529 1355 North Bluff Road, Suite B
Collinsville, IL 62234

(855) 886-1529 201 Hillsboro, Suite 206
Edwardsville, IL 62025

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Phil Finegan

Bloomington, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 5 years experience

(309) 827-0388 111 W. Front St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University

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After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan. I specialize in Criminal Defense, including DUIs, felony cases, drug cases, orders of protection and expungements and will use my background as a Prosecutor to help you defend your case.

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Don Pioletti

Bloomington, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience

(309) 821-0246 121 N Main St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law

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Don B. Pioletti, Jr. has practiced law for over 35 years. He graduated from the George Mason University Law School in Virginia in 1976. He then served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General and later as an Assistant State's Attorney. He now practices at Pioletti & Pioletti in Eureka, IL doing general practice law.

(309) 467-3213 107 E Eureka Ave #1
Eureka, IL 61530

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James T. Finegan

Bloomington, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 44 years experience

(309) 827-0388 111 W. Front St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Northwestern University School of Law

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Jim Finegan attended the University of Illinois for undergraduate school and Northwestern University for Law School. He moved to Bloomington, Illinois after graduating law school and he has over 40 years experience. He specializes in bankruptcy, real estate, and civil litigation.

(309) 827-0388 111 W. Front St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

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Joe Pioletti

Bloomington, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 4 years experience

(309) 821-0246 121 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DUI
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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A native of central Illinois, Attorney Joe C. Pioletti was born and raised in Eureka, IL. Joe received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from Eureka College where he also minored in Spanish. Joe then received his Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law. While in law school Joe worked in the Domestic Violence Advocacy Clinic and was a three-time recipient of the Charter Class Campaign for Academic Excellence Scholarship. At Pioletti & Pioletti Joe represents a diverse range of clients in several areas of law including criminal defense, bankruptcy, and civil...

(309) 467-3213 107 E Eureka Ave #1
Eureka, IL 61539

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Shayla L. Maatuka

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 13 years experience

(217) 337-0700 303 South Mattis Avenue
Suite 201
Champaign, IL 61821

Real Estate, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
University of Illinois College of Law

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Shayla Louise Maatuka transitioned her private practice into the partnership of Dodd & Maatuka. She currently serves as managing partner for the firm. She combines her expertise as an entrepreneur - successfully establishing four businesses - with the practice of law, concentrating on civil and commercial litigation, personal injury, as well as business litigation. Her passion for the community helps others achieve their goals through entrepreneurship. She currently sits on the boards of Visit Champaign County and Mettler Studios, Inc. and formerly sat on the boards of the East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association, the Executive Club of...

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William A Peithmann

Mahomet, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 40 years experience

(217) 586-6102 409 E. Main St., PO Box 80
Mahomet, IL 61853

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law and University of Illinois College of Law

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Randall H. Green

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 12 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate, Business and Tax
Marquette University

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Randy Green is a shareholder in Meyer Capel’s Business and Real Estate Practice Groups. His unique experience allows him to serve not only as legal counsel, but as a trusted business advisor to his clients. Experience Mr. Green has represented both public and private companies ranging from top U.S. financial institutions to single-member LLCs in a variety of transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, private equity investments, financing, entity formation, franchising, and leasing. He has also helped organizational and individual clients sell, purchase and lease various types of real estate across the U.S. Before he began his legal career, Mr....

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Jeffrey M. Davis

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate and Business
University of Illinois College of Law

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EXPERIENCE Mr. Davis’ experience ranges from helping clients with all issues surrounding their start-up venture to assisting clients with the purchase or sale of multi-million dollar businesses. Mr. Davis concentrates his legal practice in the following areas: •representing corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships in connection with the legal matters these entities may face, including initial incorporation/organization, corporate governance issues, drafting and review of contracts and leases, licensing issues, securities issuances and debt financing transactions •representing clients with the sale or purchase of a business, including due diligence matters and the negotiation and documentation of the transaction •representing clients, both lenders and borrowers, in debt...

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David B. Sholem

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 40 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate and Business
Case Western Reserve University

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David B. Sholem joined Meyer Capel in 1978 and was named as a shareholder of the firm in 1982. He graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Sholem attended the University of Illinois College of Law and Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1978. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1978. Mr. Sholem’s professional affiliations include Champaign County (Illinois) Bar Association (former President), Illinois State Bar Association (Real Estate Section) and American Bar Association. David Sholem has represented a number of real estate developers and...

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John Bramfeld

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 40 years experience

(217) 239-1920 915 W. Springfield
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate, Collections, Consumer and Personal Injury
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

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Matt C. Deering

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate, Business, Communications and IP

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Large corporations and small companies alike need sound legal advice from attorneys who understand the demands and dynamics of the business environment. Clients of Meyer Capel will find these skills in Matt C. Deering. A native of Champaign-Urbana and a graduate of Champaign Central High School, Mr. Deering holds a bachelor of arts in economics from the University of Kentucky and a juris doctorate from Ohio Northern University. He joined the firm in 1994 as a law clerk and became a full-time associate in 1996 and a shareholder on January 1, 2003. In addition to handling general corporate and business law concerns,...

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Mr. Jeffrey Hays

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 25 years experience

411 W. University
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate, Business and Immigration
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

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Patrick T. Fitzgerald

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 29 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law

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Patrick Fitzgerald begin his legal career with Meyer Capel in 1987 as a law clerk. Now, as a shareholder with the firm, he concentrates in real estate. Mr. Fitzgerald is a 1989 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law where he earned a spot on the Dean's List. In 1986, he received a bachelor of arts in economics, also from the University of Illinois. Mr. Fitzgerald is a member of the Champaign County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Further, he is actively involved with the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce as well as the Champaign...

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Ward F. McDonald

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 49 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law

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Ward F. McDonald brings a wealth of experience in real estate, banking and commercial law to the clients of Meyer Capel. His background includes 13 years as CEO of Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc., a title insurer with multi-state operations, and 25 years as an attorney in private practice. Over the course of his career, Ward has handled numerous transactions in the $1-100 million range for commercial and residential real estate developments, including sales, acquisitions, refinancing and consolidations. Ward holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Land Economics from the University of Illinois as well as his Juris...

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Jenny H. Park

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 17 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate and Landlord Tenant
Indiana University Maurer School of Law

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Jenny Park always knew what she wanted from a career. She wanted to help people. But it was not until a few years after earning her undergraduate degree that she decided the field of law would offer her the best opportunities to do just that. When Jenny first entered the University of Illinois as an undergrad, it was with the intention of becoming a medical doctor. In 1993, she graduated from the U of I with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Then, she took some time off from school to reassess her career goals. While working as a paralegal during...

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Fred B Moore

Bloomington, IL Real Estate Law Attorney

(309) 830-3084 2107 Ridge Creek Dr
Bloomington, IL 61705

Real Estate and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law

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John H. Elder

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 46 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law

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Planning and Estate John H. Elder brings a special degree of experience to the clients of Meyer Capel. John works with his clients to deal with the tax issues of estate planning, but has always realized that this is only one component of the planning process. It is very important that an attorney work with the family members to learn about the needs and personalities of the various individuals and to develop a plan that meets the family goals and objectives. Some of the greatest qualities of an estate planning attorney are compassion, trust, and communication skills and it is only...

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Francis J. Jahn

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 51 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate and Business
University of Illinois College of Law

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Since joining the firm in 1970, Francis J. (Jerry) Jahn has been responsible for building and expanding the business practice of Meyer Capel. He served as President of the firm from January 1999 until December 2010. A 1967 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law, Jerry was winner of the Frederick M. Green Moot Court Competition and the Horner Cup and Waterman Prize for Excellence in Moot Court Competition as a law student. He was also recipient of the Harno Scholarship. Jerry is a member of the Illinois State and Champaign County Bar Associations. He served on CCBA's board of...

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Catherine H. Barbercheck

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 years experience

(217) 352-3634 1508 W. Park Avenue
P. O. Box 1127
Champaign, IL 61824-1127

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Lewis University College of Law

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Harold N. Adams

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate and Business
University of Illinois College of Law

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For most people, the purchase of a home is the largest single investment they will ever make, and naturally, they're nervous about it. They want someone trustworthy to lean on, someone knowledgeable to handle the paperwork, someone well-versed in legal matters to represent them at the closing. They want someone like Harold Adams. With his dual background in finance and law, Harold brings a unique combination of skills to the table. In addition to a solid foundation in residential and commercial real estate transactions, Harold is well-grounded in general business matters, including the foundation of new corporations and partnerships and the...

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Forrest J. Heyman

Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 6 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law

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Forrest Heyman joined the firm as a summer associate in 2011 and became an associate attorney following his admission to the Illinois Bar in 2012. His areas of practice include business planning, corporate transactions, real estate, and estate planning and administration. Forrest is a locally-raised attorney with an international perspective. Hailing from Paxton, Illinois, Forrest attended Butler University from 2005 to 2008, where he earned a bachelor of science in economics, with honors. Following a semester in Hong Kong, Forrest was named Sigma Nu National Man of the Year and joined The Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington, where he...

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Jeffery J Hawkins

Decatur, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer

(217) 423-3411 234 S Franklin Street
Decatur, IL 62523

Real Estate

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Attorneys in this field may handle leasing issues, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings and homeowner association (HOA) problems. Other matters within this practice area include title disputes, mortgages, covenants, easements, and equitable servitudes. Many real estate issues can affect both commercial and individual renters and landlords. Real estate lawyers who represent commercial interests may also focus on land use, zoning, environmental law, or eminent domain issues.

Some states provide a certification for lawyers who have demonstrated experience and competency in the practice of real estate law. These attorneys must meet certain educational, experience, and examination requirements to receive the certification as a specialist.

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