Atty. Jeffrey David Richardson
Jeffrey David Richardson is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial litigation, workouts and 3 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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Jeffrey David Richardson is a Member based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Jeffrey D. Richardson. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1979), Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1982), and U.S District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1977) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Decatur (President, 1999-2000) and Illinois State (Member: Assembly, Four Terms Commercial, Banking and Bankruptcy Section Council, 1998-2005 Chair, 2003-2004 Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law, 2004—) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jeffrey David Richardson is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial litigation, workouts and 3 other areas of law
- Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Jeffrey practices at Law Office of Jeffrey D. Richardson in Decatur, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey David Richardson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jeffrey David Richardson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Jeffrey David Richardson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Jeffrey David Richardson is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jeffrey David Richardson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
Jeffrey David Richardson is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture 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 Decatur 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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