Atty. James Leo Keely
James Leo Keely is a lawyer practicing general practice, real estate, commercial law and 8 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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James Leo Keely is a Member based in Ottawa, Illinois, practicing at Keely Law Office. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1972) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Ottawa, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Leo Keely is a lawyer practicing general practice, real estate, commercial law and 8 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices at Keely Law Office in Ottawa, IL
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James Leo Keely is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
James Leo Keely is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Leo Keely is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Leo Keely is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Leo Keely is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Ottawa 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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