Atty. John A. Clark

Atty. John A. Clark

John A. Clark is a lawyer practicing personal injury, oil and gas law, general practice and 1 other area of law.

Olney Olney 50 J. Erfahrung 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John A. Clark at a glance

John A. Clark is a Member based in Olney, Illinois, practicing at Clark, Hough & Racklin, Ltd.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1976), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1981). Educated at Chicago Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1976) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County, Southeastern Illinois, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Olney, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • John A. Clark is a lawyer practicing personal injury, oil and gas law, general practice and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Clark, Hough & Racklin, Ltd. in Olney, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Clark's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Clark handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John A. Clark is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John A. Clark is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John A. Clark is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Olney are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Clark

Where is John A. Clark's law office located?
John A. Clark's law practice is located in Olney, Illinois. The firm is Clark, Hough & Racklin, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Clark handle?
John A. Clark focuses on personal injury, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John A. Clark practiced law?
John A. Clark has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John A. Clark go to law school?
John A. Clark earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John A. Clark for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Clark directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John A. Clark received?
John A. Clark's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Chicago Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1976
B.A.
Northern Illinois University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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