Atty. John Ernest Hilton

Atty. John Ernest Hilton

John Ernest Hilton is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appellate practice. John received a B.A. degree from St.

St. Louis St. Louis 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John Ernest Hilton at a glance

John Ernest Hilton is a Principal based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Carmody MacDonald P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1975). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and St. Louis University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of Metropolitan St, Louis St, and Louis County and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Ernest Hilton is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appellate practice
  • John received a B.A. degree from St. Louis University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Carmody MacDonald P.C. in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Ernest Hilton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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

John Ernest Hilton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John Ernest Hilton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Ernest Hilton

Where is John Ernest Hilton's law office located?
John Ernest Hilton's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Carmody MacDonald P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ernest Hilton handle?
John Ernest Hilton focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Ernest Hilton practiced law?
John Ernest Hilton has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Ernest Hilton go to law school?
John Ernest Hilton earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John Ernest Hilton for a consultation?
You can contact John Ernest Hilton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Ernest Hilton received?
John Ernest Hilton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
St. Louis University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1975

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