Atty. John R. Simpson

Atty. John R. Simpson

John R. Simpson is a lawyer practicing estate and gift taxation, federal taxation, property tax and 6 other areas of law.

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Profile Summary

About John R. Simpson at a glance

John R. Simpson is an Of Counsel based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Sorling Northrup. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1977). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Illinois (B.A. English, 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sangamon County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John R. Simpson is a lawyer practicing estate and gift taxation, federal taxation, property tax and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Sorling Northrup in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Simpson's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John R. Simpson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John R. Simpson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Springfield 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 R. Simpson

Where is John R. Simpson's law office located?
John R. Simpson's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is Sorling Northrup. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Simpson handle?
John R. Simpson focuses on irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John R. Simpson practiced law?
John R. Simpson has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John R. Simpson go to law school?
John R. Simpson earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. English, 1973).
How can I contact John R. Simpson for a consultation?
You can contact John R. Simpson 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 R. Simpson received?
John R. Simpson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1976
B.A. English
University of Illinois
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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