Atty. William Edwin Gottfred

Atty. William Edwin Gottfred

William Edwin Gottfred is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, premises liability and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Bethel College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Edwin Gottfred at a glance

William Edwin Gottfred is an Associate based in Rockford, Illinois, practicing at Reese & Reese. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, real estate, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982). Educated at Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1982) and Bethel College (B.A. Rock, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Winnebago County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Edwin Gottfred is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, premises liability and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Bethel College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at Reese & Reese in Rockford, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Edwin Gottfred's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Edwin Gottfred handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

William Edwin Gottfred is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

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.

William Edwin Gottfred is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Edwin Gottfred is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

William Edwin Gottfred is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William Edwin Gottfred is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Rockford 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 William Edwin Gottfred

Where is William Edwin Gottfred's law office located?
William Edwin Gottfred's law practice is located in Rockford, Illinois. The firm is Reese & Reese. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edwin Gottfred handle?
William Edwin Gottfred focuses on contracts, personal injury, real estate, construction, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Edwin Gottfred practiced law?
William Edwin Gottfred has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William Edwin Gottfred go to law school?
William Edwin Gottfred earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Rock, 1979).
How can I contact William Edwin Gottfred for a consultation?
You can contact William Edwin Gottfred 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 William Edwin Gottfred received?
William Edwin Gottfred's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University
- 1982
B.A. Rock
Bethel College
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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