Atty. Henry James Stephens

Atty. Henry James Stephens

Henry James Stephens is a lawyer practicing business, water cooperatives, municipal law and 1 other area of law. Henry received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Effingham Effingham 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Henry James Stephens at a glance

Henry James Stephens is a business and government attorney based in Effingham, Illinois. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1977) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Effingham, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Henry James Stephens is a lawyer practicing business, water cooperatives, municipal law and 1 other area of law
  • Henry received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Henry practices in Effingham, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Henry James Stephens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Henry James Stephens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Henry James Stephens is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Henry James Stephens is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Effingham 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 Henry James Stephens

Where is Henry James Stephens's law office located?
Henry James Stephens's law practice is located in Effingham, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Henry James Stephens handle?
Henry James Stephens focuses on business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Henry James Stephens practiced law?
Henry James Stephens has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Henry James Stephens go to law school?
Henry James Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Henry James Stephens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1977
B.A.
Southern Illinois University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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