Atty. Michael John Benson
Michael John Benson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, divorce & separation, estate planning. Michael has been licensed for 22 years.
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About Michael John Benson at a glance
Michael John Benson is a divorce, estate planning, and bankruptcy attorney based in Fairview Heights, Illinois. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (JD, 2004). Serands clients in Fairview Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael John Benson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, divorce & separation, estate planning
- Michael has been licensed for 22 years
- Michael practices in Fairview Heights, IL
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Michael John Benson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Benson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael John Benson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael John Benson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael John Benson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Fairview Heights 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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