Atty. James O. Beavers

Atty. James O. Beavers

James O. Beavers is a lawyer practicing civil trial law, probate law, real estate law and 6 other areas of law.

Taylorville Taylorville 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About James O. Beavers at a glance

James O. Beavers is a Member based in Taylorville, Illinois, practicing at Beavers & Graham. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1964), Missouri (1965), and U.S. Tax Court (1979). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1963) and Eastern Illinois University (B.S.Ed., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis Christian County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Taylorville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James O. Beavers is a lawyer practicing civil trial law, probate law, real estate law and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.Ed. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1956, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • James practices at Beavers & Graham in Taylorville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James O. Beavers's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

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

James O. Beavers 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.

James O. Beavers is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Taylorville 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 James O. Beavers

Where is James O. Beavers's law office located?
James O. Beavers's law practice is located in Taylorville, Illinois. The firm is Beavers & Graham. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James O. Beavers handle?
James O. Beavers focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James O. Beavers practiced law?
James O. Beavers has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did James O. Beavers go to law school?
James O. Beavers earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S.Ed., 1956).
How can I contact James O. Beavers for a consultation?
You can contact James O. Beavers 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 James O. Beavers received?
James O. Beavers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1963
B.S.Ed.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1964
Missouri
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979

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