Atty. John Lawrence Cantlin
John Lawrence Cantlin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, workers compensation and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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John Lawrence Cantlin is a Member based in Ottawa, Illinois, practicing at The Cantlin Law Firm. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois (1977). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of LaSalle County (President, 1982-1983), Illinois State (Member, General Assembly, 1982-1984) and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Ottawa, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Lawrence Cantlin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, workers compensation and 5 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
- John practices at The Cantlin Law Firm in Ottawa, IL and 1 other location
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John Lawrence Cantlin's Areas of Practice
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John Lawrence Cantlin is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
John Lawrence Cantlin is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John Lawrence Cantlin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
John Lawrence Cantlin is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Lawrence Cantlin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Ottawa 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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