Atty. Jeffrey Alan Goffinet

Atty. Jeffrey Alan Goffinet

Jeffrey Alan Goffinet is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, business transactions, litigation and 1 other area of law. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Carbondale Carbondale 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Jeffrey Alan Goffinet at a glance

Jeffrey Alan Goffinet is a personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Carbondale, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1984). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Southern Illinois University (B.A. Southern, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Franklin County, Jackson County and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Carbondale, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jeffrey Alan Goffinet is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, business transactions, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Jeffrey practices in Carbondale, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Alan Goffinet's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey Alan Goffinet handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Jeffrey Alan Goffinet is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Jeffrey Alan Goffinet is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jeffrey Alan Goffinet is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Jeffrey Alan Goffinet is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Carbondale 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 Jeffrey Alan Goffinet

Where is Jeffrey Alan Goffinet's law office located?
Jeffrey Alan Goffinet's law practice is located in Carbondale, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Alan Goffinet handle?
Jeffrey Alan Goffinet focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey Alan Goffinet practiced law?
Jeffrey Alan Goffinet has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Jeffrey Alan Goffinet go to law school?
Jeffrey Alan Goffinet earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Southern, 1981).
How can I contact Jeffrey Alan Goffinet for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jeffrey Alan Goffinet received?
Jeffrey Alan Goffinet's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
- 1984
B.A. Southern
Southern Illinois University
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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