Atty. John Patrick Whelan

Atty. John Patrick Whelan

John Patrick Whelan is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, contracts & agreements and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from California State University at Long Beach in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Coeur D'Alene Coeur D'Alene 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (986) 860-9574

Profile Summary

About John Patrick Whelan at a glance

John Patrick Whelan is a trusts, contracts, probate, personal injury, and business attorney based in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in California (1982), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982), and Idaho (1999). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1982) and California State University at Long Beach (B.S. California, 1978). Serves clients in Coeur D'Alene, ID and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Patrick Whelan is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, contracts & agreements and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from California State University at Long Beach in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Whelan's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Contracts

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Probate

John Patrick Whelan is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Idaho →

Personal Injury

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 Patrick Whelan is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Idaho →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Patrick Whelan is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Idaho →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Idaho

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Patrick Whelan

Where is John Patrick Whelan's law office located?
John Patrick Whelan's law practice is located in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Whelan handle?
John Patrick Whelan focuses on trusts, contracts, probate, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Idaho.
How long has John Patrick Whelan practiced law?
John Patrick Whelan has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Patrick Whelan go to law school?
John Patrick Whelan earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. California, 1978).
How can I contact John Patrick Whelan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1982
B.S. California
California State University at Long Beach
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1982
Idaho
Admitted: 1999

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