Atty. John D. Kightlinger
John D. Kightlinger is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, estates law.
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John D. Kightlinger is a estate planning, business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Mount Prospect, Illinois. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1968) and Wisconsin (1971). Educated at John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL J.D. (—) and University of Missouri B.J. (—). Serves clients in Mount Prospect, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John D. Kightlinger is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, estates law
- John received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri, and has been licensed for 58 years
- John practices in Mount Prospect, 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.
John D. Kightlinger is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John D. Kightlinger is one of 452,854 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.
John D. Kightlinger is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John D. Kightlinger is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Mount Prospect 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 venue, 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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