Atty. John Philip Caviness

Atty. John Philip Caviness

John Philip Caviness is a lawyer practicing taxation. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Peoria Peoria 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About John Philip Caviness at a glance

John Philip Caviness is an Eastman Chemical Co. based in Peoria, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in California (1991), Tennessee (2003), and Illinois U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at University of Florida (LL.M. Taxation, 1996) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1985). Active member of International Fiscal Association (Midwest Advisory Board) Tax Executives Institute. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Philip Caviness is a lawyer practicing taxation
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices in Peoria, IL

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John Philip Caviness's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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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 Peoria 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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Where is John Philip Caviness's law office located?
John Philip Caviness's law practice is located in Peoria, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Philip Caviness handle?
John Philip Caviness focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Philip Caviness practiced law?
John Philip Caviness has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Philip Caviness go to law school?
John Philip Caviness earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1996); (B.A., 1985).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. Taxation
University of Florida
- 1996
B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
Tennessee
Admitted: 2003
Illinois U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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