Atty. Douglas R. Hoffman

Atty. Douglas R. Hoffman

Douglas R. Hoffman is a lawyer practicing creditor’s rights, banking law, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Mount Vernon Mount Vernon 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas R. Hoffman at a glance

Douglas R. Hoffman is an Associate based in Mount Vernon, Illinois, practicing at Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A. Political, 2003). Serands clients in Mount Vernon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas R. Hoffman is a lawyer practicing creditor’s rights, banking law, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas R. received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Douglas R. practices at Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. in Mount Vernon, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas R. Hoffman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas R. Hoffman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Douglas R. Hoffman is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Douglas R. Hoffman is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas R. Hoffman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Mount Vernon 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 Douglas R. Hoffman

Where is Douglas R. Hoffman's law office located?
Douglas R. Hoffman's law practice is located in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The firm is Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas R. Hoffman handle?
Douglas R. Hoffman focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas R. Hoffman practiced law?
Douglas R. Hoffman has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Douglas R. Hoffman go to law school?
Douglas R. Hoffman earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Political, 2003).
How can I contact Douglas R. Hoffman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
- 2006
B.A. Political
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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