Atty. John D. Kightlinger

Atty. John D. Kightlinger

John D. Kightlinger is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, estates law.

Mount Prospect Mount Prospect 58 Years Experience 58 year
Call (630) 687-9528

Profile Summary

About John D. Kightlinger at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Kightlinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Kightlinger 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 D. Kightlinger is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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 →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Kightlinger

Where is John D. Kightlinger's law office located?
John D. Kightlinger's law practice is located in Mount Prospect, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Kightlinger handle?
John D. Kightlinger focuses on estate planning, business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John D. Kightlinger practiced law?
John D. Kightlinger has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John D. Kightlinger go to law school?
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Education

John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL J.D.
- In Progress
University of Missouri B.J.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1968
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1971

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