Atty. Gary Thomas Rafool
Gary Thomas Rafool is a lawyer practicing business bankruptcies law, reorganizations law, workouts law and 1 other area of law. Gary received a B.S. degree from Bradley University in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years.
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Gary Thomas Rafool is a Member based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Rafool & Bourne. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1960), Illinois (1964), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. D (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1960) and Bradley University (B.S., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serves clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary Thomas Rafool is a lawyer practicing business bankruptcies law, reorganizations law, workouts law and 1 other area of law
- Gary received a B.S. degree from Bradley University in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Gary practices at Rafool & Bourne in Peoria, IL
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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 Peoria 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 venue, 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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