Atty. Edward Joseph Legner
Edward Joseph Legner is a lawyer practicing probate law, estate planning law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law. Edward received a B.A. degree from St.
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Edward Joseph Legner is a Member based in Pontiac, Illinois, practicing at Caughey, Legner & Freehill. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1973) and St. Ambrose College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Livingston County, Illinois State and American (Member, Section on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pontiac, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward Joseph Legner is a lawyer practicing probate law, estate planning law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
- Edward received a B.A. degree from St. Ambrose College in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Edward practices at Caughey, Legner & Freehill in Pontiac, IL
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Edward Joseph Legner is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Edward Joseph Legner is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Edward Joseph Legner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Edward Joseph Legner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Edward Joseph Legner is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Pontiac 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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