Atty. Bruce Curtis Beal

Atty. Bruce Curtis Beal

Atty. Bruce Curtis Beal is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, taxation and 9 other areas of law.

Canton Canton 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce Curtis Beal at a glance

Bruce Curtis Beal is a Member based in Canton, Illinois, practicing at Beal Law Office, Ltd.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1980), Wisconsin (1986), and U.S. Tax Court (1988). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1976) and Illinois College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fulton County (Secretary, 1976-1977 President, 1988-1989), Illinois State (Member: Labor Law Section Council, 1986— Estate, Trust and Probate Council, 1988—) and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Canton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Bruce Curtis Beal is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, taxation and 9 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from Illinois College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Bruce practices at Beal Law Office, Ltd. in Canton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Curtis Beal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce Curtis Beal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

Bruce Curtis Beal is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

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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 Canton 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 Bruce Curtis Beal

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

Education

J.D.
Western New England College
- 1976
B.A.
Illinois College
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1988

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