Atty. Craig William Runyon

Atty. Craig William Runyon

Craig William Runyon is a lawyer practicing banking, debt collection, estate planning and 9 other areas of law. Craig received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Decatur Decatur 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig William Runyon at a glance

Craig William Runyon is a Partner based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Samuels, Miller, Schroeder, Jackson & Sly, LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 2008) and University of Illinois (B.S. Finance, 2005). Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig William Runyon is a lawyer practicing banking, debt collection, estate planning and 9 other areas of law
  • Craig received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Craig practices at Samuels, Miller, Schroeder, Jackson & Sly, LLP in Decatur, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Craig William Runyon's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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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Business & Corporate Law

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

Craig William Runyon 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.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Craig William Runyon

Where is Craig William Runyon's law office located?
Craig William Runyon's law practice is located in Decatur, Illinois. The firm is Samuels, Miller, Schroeder, Jackson & Sly, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig William Runyon handle?
Craig William Runyon focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Craig William Runyon practiced law?
Craig William Runyon has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Craig William Runyon go to law school?
Craig William Runyon earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Finance, 2005).
How can I contact Craig William Runyon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 2008
B.S. Finance
University of Illinois
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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