Atty. John S. Callas

Atty. John S. Callas

Commissioner, Metropolitan Airport Authority (1989-1995); Rock Island County Merit Commission (2000- present); Board of Directors, Fidlar-Doubleday & Brelsh Holdings; Director (2001 - present); Skills Vocational and Rehabilitation Services (1997-2002); Board of Directors, Illinois Casualty Company (2004-2008).

Rock Island Rock Island 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John S. Callas at a glance

John S. Callas is an Of Counsel based in Rock Island, Illinois, practicing at McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, employment, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1990). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Board of Managers, 1992-1993), Illinois State (Employee Benefit Section Council, 2003— Chair, 2007-2008) and American Bar Associations Federal Bar Association (Central and Southern Districts of Illinois) American Inns of Court Matrimonial Lawyers of Rock , Rock Island County. Serands clients in Rock Island, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Commissioner, Metropolitan Airport Authority (1989-1995)
  • Rock Island County Merit Commission (2000- present)
  • Board of Directors, Fidlar-Doubleday & Brelsh Holdings
  • Director (2001 - present)
  • Skills Vocational and Rehabilitation Services (1997-2002)
  • Board of Directors, Illinois Casualty Company (2004-2008)

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Callas's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Rock Island 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John S. Callas

Where is John S. Callas's law office located?
John S. Callas's law practice is located in Rock Island, Illinois. The firm is McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Callas handle?
John S. Callas focuses on probate, employment, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John S. Callas practiced law?
John S. Callas has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John S. Callas go to law school?
John S. Callas earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John S. Callas for a consultation?
You can contact John S. Callas 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 S. Callas received?
John S. Callas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1982
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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