Atty. John Allen Wall

Atty. John Allen Wall

John Allen Wall is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, estate planning, library law and 3 other areas of law. John received a M.A. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About John Allen Wall at a glance

John Allen Wall is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on estate planning, litigation, education, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1998) and Illinois (1999). Educated at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Duke University M.A. English and Education Northwestern University M.A. Philosophy Northwestern University Ph.D. Philosophy Williams College (B.A. Philosophy, 1978). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Allen Wall is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, estate planning, library law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Allen Wall's Areas of Practice

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

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.

John Allen Wall is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

John Allen Wall is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

John Allen Wall is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Allen Wall is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Allen Wall is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Chicago 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 John Allen Wall

Where is John Allen Wall's law office located?
John Allen Wall's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Allen Wall handle?
John Allen Wall focuses on estate planning, litigation, education, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Allen Wall practiced law?
John Allen Wall has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Allen Wall go to law school?
John Allen Wall earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. Philosophy, 1978).
How can I contact John Allen Wall for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Law
- 1998
B.A. Philosophy
Duke University M.A. English and Education Northwestern University M.A. Philosophy Northwestern University Ph.D. Philosophy Williams College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998
Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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