Atty. Gary Ray Coffey

Atty. Gary Ray Coffey

Gary Ray Coffey is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, wills and 17 other areas of law. Gary received a degree from University of Illinois in 1953, and has been licensed for 71 years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 71 yrs experience 71 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Ray Coffey at a glance

Gary Ray Coffey is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Edwardsville, Illinois. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1955). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D. B.S., 1955) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1953). Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gary Ray Coffey is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, wills and 17 other areas of law
  • Gary received a degree from University of Illinois in 1953, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • Gary practices in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Ray Coffey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Ray Coffey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Gary Ray Coffey is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

Gary Ray Coffey is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Gary Ray Coffey 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.

Gary Ray Coffey is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Gary Ray Coffey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Edwardsville 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 Gary Ray Coffey

Where is Gary Ray Coffey's law office located?
Gary Ray Coffey's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Ray Coffey handle?
Gary Ray Coffey focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gary Ray Coffey practiced law?
Gary Ray Coffey has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did Gary Ray Coffey go to law school?
Gary Ray Coffey earned their education at (J.D. B.S., 1955); (B.S., 1953).
How can I contact Gary Ray Coffey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1955
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1953

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1955

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