Atty. Charles J. Devens

Atty. Charles J. Devens

Charles J. Devens is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, premises liability and 4 other areas of law.

Danville Danville 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Charles J. Devens at a glance

Charles J. Devens is a Managing Partner based in Danville, Illinois, practicing at Devens & McFetridge, Ltd.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on residential, car accidents, personal injury, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1977). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D. Political, 1977) and University of Illinois (B.S. Political, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chairman) Women's Shelter Board (Vice President, 1980-1980, Illinois State Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America Vermillion County Airport Authority. Serands clients in Danville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles J. Devens is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, premises liability and 4 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Charles practices at Devens & McFetridge, Ltd. in Danville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Charles J. Devens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles J. Devens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

Charles J. Devens is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Illinois →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Charles J. Devens is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents 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.

Charles J. Devens 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.

Charles J. Devens is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Charles J. Devens is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Danville 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 Charles J. Devens

Where is Charles J. Devens's law office located?
Charles J. Devens's law practice is located in Danville, Illinois. The firm is Devens & McFetridge, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles J. Devens handle?
Charles J. Devens focuses on residential, car accidents, personal injury, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Charles J. Devens practiced law?
Charles J. Devens has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Charles J. Devens go to law school?
Charles J. Devens earned their education at (J.D. Political, 1977); (B.S. Political, 1974).
How can I contact Charles J. Devens for a consultation?
You can contact Charles J. Devens 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 Charles J. Devens received?
Charles J. Devens's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Political
University of Illinois
- 1977
B.S. Political
University of Illinois
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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