Atty. David N. Schellenberg
Recipient, Best Editor Award, Staff Member, 1987-1988, and Lead Articles Editor, 1988-1989, Southern Illinois University Law Journal.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Peoria, IL · 36+ Years Experience
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About David N. Schellenberg at a Glance
David N. Schellenberg is a Member based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Elias, Meginnes & Seghetti, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1998), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D. University, 1989) and Bradley University (B.S. Political, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David N. Schellenberg
Recipient, Best Editor Award, Staff Member, 1987-1988, and Lead Articles Editor, 1988-1989, Southern Illinois University Law Journal
Practice Areas Explained
David N. Schellenberg's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David N. Schellenberg handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Peoria.
Estate Planning & Probate in Peoria
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 in Peoria
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Peoria
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Peoria
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 Peoria
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 Peoria 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 venue, 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.
Peoria Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Peoria-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Peoria Choose David N. Schellenberg
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David N. Schellenberg's practice in the field of estate planning, employment, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David N. Schellenberg brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, and U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, David N. Schellenberg can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, employment, and business, David N. Schellenberg can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Peoria
A Peoria-based practice means David N. Schellenberg attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David N. Schellenberg Handles in Peoria
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