Atty. Carl John Tenney
Carl John Tenney is a lawyer practicing business/corporate, commercial litigation, estate planning and 6 other areas of law. Carl received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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Carl John Tenney is a Member based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Hughes Tenney Postlewait Coale, L.L.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1983). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1982) and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Decatur and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Carl John Tenney is a lawyer practicing business/corporate, commercial litigation, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
- Carl received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Carl practices at Hughes Tenney Postlewait Coale, L.L.C. in Decatur, IL
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Carl John Tenney is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
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.
Carl John Tenney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
Carl John Tenney is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Carl John Tenney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Carl John Tenney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Decatur 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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