Atty. John Gregory Scott

Atty. John Gregory Scott

John Gregory Scott is a lawyer practicing foreclosures, evictions, collections. John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Gregory Scott at a glance

John Gregory Scott is a Member based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on foreclosure, creditor rights, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1988). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Gregory Scott is a lawyer practicing foreclosures, evictions, collections
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC in Decatur, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Gregory Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Foreclosure Defense

John Gregory Scott is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

John Gregory Scott is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Decatur 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 Gregory Scott

Where is John Gregory Scott's law office located?
John Gregory Scott's law practice is located in Decatur, Illinois. The firm is Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Gregory Scott handle?
John Gregory Scott focuses on foreclosure, creditor rights, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Gregory Scott practiced law?
John Gregory Scott has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Gregory Scott go to law school?
John Gregory Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact John Gregory Scott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Gregory Scott received?
John Gregory Scott's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1987
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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