Atty. J. Leeds Bower

Atty. J. Leeds Bower

J. Leeds Bower is a lawyer practicing probate law, real estate law, taxation law and 2 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 69 yrs experience 69 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Leeds Bower at a glance

J. Leeds Bower is an Of Counsel based in Charleston, Illinois. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1957). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1957) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1953). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Coles County (President, 1975-1976) and Illinois State (Member, Executive Council, Probate and Trust Section, 1970-1976) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Charleston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Leeds Bower is a lawyer practicing probate law, real estate law, taxation law and 2 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1953, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • J. practices in Charleston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

J. Leeds Bower's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Leeds Bower handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

J. Leeds Bower 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.

J. Leeds Bower is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

J. Leeds Bower 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.

J. Leeds Bower is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

J. Leeds Bower is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Charleston 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 J. Leeds Bower

Where is J. Leeds Bower's law office located?
J. Leeds Bower's law practice is located in Charleston, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Leeds Bower handle?
J. Leeds Bower focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has J. Leeds Bower practiced law?
J. Leeds Bower has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did J. Leeds Bower go to law school?
J. Leeds Bower earned their education at (J.D., 1957); (B.A., 1953).
How can I contact J. Leeds Bower for a consultation?
You can contact J. Leeds Bower 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 J. Leeds Bower received?
J. Leeds Bower's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1957
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1953

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1957

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