Atty. Bradley W. Small

Atty. Bradley W. Small

Bradley W. Small is a lawyer practicing estate planning, bankruptcy / chapter 13, banking law and 4 other areas of law.

Belleville Belleville 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Bradley W. Small at a glance

Bradley W. Small is a Member based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on probate, chapter 13, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1988), and Missouri (2006). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1979) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bradley W. Small is a lawyer practicing estate planning, bankruptcy / chapter 13, banking law and 4 other areas of law
  • Bradley received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Bradley practices at Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. in Belleville, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Bradley W. Small's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bradley W. Small handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Bradley W. Small is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Bradley W. Small is one of 6,375 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Bradley W. Small is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bradley W. Small is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Bradley W. Small is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Belleville 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 Bradley W. Small

Where is Bradley W. Small's law office located?
Bradley W. Small's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bradley W. Small handle?
Bradley W. Small focuses on probate, chapter 13, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bradley W. Small practiced law?
Bradley W. Small has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Bradley W. Small go to law school?
Bradley W. Small earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Bradley W. Small for a consultation?
You can contact Bradley W. Small 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 Bradley W. Small received?
Bradley W. Small's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1979
B.A.
Southern Illinois University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1988
Missouri
Admitted: 2006

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