Atty. Emily B. Cour

Atty. Emily B. Cour

Emily B. Cour is a lawyer practicing health care, business advising, estate planning and 5 other areas of law.

Springfield Springfield 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (309) 459-2228 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Emily B. Cour at a glance

Emily B. Cour is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2005). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A., 2002). Active member of Sangamon County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Emily B. Cour is a lawyer practicing health care, business advising, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • Emily received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Emily practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Emily B. Cour's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Emily B. Cour handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Emily B. Cour is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Emily B. Cour 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.

Emily B. Cour 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.

Emily B. Cour 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.

Emily B. Cour is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Emily B. Cour

Where is Emily B. Cour's law office located?
Emily B. Cour's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Emily B. Cour handle?
Emily B. Cour focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Emily B. Cour practiced law?
Emily B. Cour has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Emily B. Cour go to law school?
Emily B. Cour earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Emily B. Cour for a consultation?
You can contact Emily B. Cour 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.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
Illinois Wesleyan University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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