Atty. James William Benckendorf
James William Benckendorf is a lawyer practicing trusts, real property - commercial & residential, estate planning and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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James William Benckendorf is a Partner based in Morton, Illinois, practicing at Benckendorf & Benckendorf, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois (1988), and U.S. Tax Court (1988). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1987) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Morton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James William Benckendorf is a lawyer practicing trusts, real property - commercial & residential, estate planning and 8 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices at Benckendorf & Benckendorf, P.C. in Morton, IL
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Morton 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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