Atty. Donald Mark Craven
Donald Mark Craven is a lawyer practicing media and first amendment, libel defense, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Donald received a B.A. degree from St.
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Donald Mark Craven is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Donald M. Craven, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1987), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1981) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sangamon County and Illinois State (Member, Media Law Committee, 1994—) Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Donald Mark Craven is a lawyer practicing media and first amendment, libel defense, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Donald received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Donald practices at Donald M. Craven, P.C. in Springfield, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Springfield 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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