Atty. James Emil Ford
James Emil Ford is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, real estate law, family law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Emil Ford is a Member based in Benton, Illinois, practicing at James E. Ford, Attorney. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, probate, chapter 13, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1978) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Benton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Emil Ford is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, real estate law, family law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at James E. Ford, Attorney in Benton, IL
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James Emil Ford is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Illinois →
James Emil Ford is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
James Emil Ford is one of 6,375 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Emil Ford is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Emil Ford is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Benton 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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