Atty. John G. Ames
John G. Ames is a lawyer practicing general practice, medicaid & medicare, estate planning and 5 other areas of law.
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John G. Ames is a Principal based in Orion, Illinois, practicing at John Ames. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1961) and Illinois (1961). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1961) and University of Iowa B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Orion, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John G. Ames is a lawyer practicing general practice, medicaid & medicare, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa, and has been licensed for 65 years
- John practices at John Ames in Orion, IL
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John G. Ames's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John G. Ames handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John G. Ames is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John G. Ames is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John G. Ames is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John G. Ames is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Orion 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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