Atty. Edward Joseph Legner

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.

Pontiac Pontiac 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Edward Joseph Legner at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Joseph Legner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Joseph Legner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Edward Joseph Legner is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Edward Joseph Legner is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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 Law

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 Law

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 →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward Joseph Legner

Where is Edward Joseph Legner's law office located?
Edward Joseph Legner's law practice is located in Pontiac, Illinois. The firm is Caughey, Legner & Freehill. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Joseph Legner handle?
Edward Joseph Legner focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Edward Joseph Legner practiced law?
Edward Joseph Legner has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Edward Joseph Legner go to law school?
Edward Joseph Legner earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Edward Joseph Legner for a consultation?
You can contact Edward Joseph Legner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Edward Joseph Legner received?
Edward Joseph Legner's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1973
B.A.
St. Ambrose College
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973

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