Atty. Joanna Wells

Atty. Joanna Wells

Joanna Wells is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, debt collection, consumer protection and 9 other areas of law. Joanna received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Carbondale Carbondale 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Joanna Wells at a glance

Joanna Wells is a formation, contracts, employment, poa, and creditor rights attorney based in Carbondale, Illinois. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (2000). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1998) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1971). Serands clients in Carbondale, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joanna Wells is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, debt collection, consumer protection and 9 other areas of law
  • Joanna received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Joanna practices in Carbondale, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joanna Wells's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Joanna Wells is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Joanna Wells is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

Joanna Wells is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Joanna Wells is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Joanna Wells

Where is Joanna Wells's law office located?
Joanna Wells's law practice is located in Carbondale, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joanna Wells handle?
Joanna Wells focuses on formation, contracts, employment, poa, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joanna Wells practiced law?
Joanna Wells has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Joanna Wells go to law school?
Joanna Wells earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Joanna Wells for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1998
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2000

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