Atty. John S. Elias
Recipient, Reynolds Memorial Scholarship. Clerk to Justice William B.
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About John S. Elias at a glance
John S. Elias is a Member based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Elias, Meginnes & Seghetti, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), Ohio (1980), New York (1981), and Massachusetts (1982). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D. New, 1979) and Dartmouth College (A.B. Economics, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Peoria County, Illinois State (Vice Chairman, 1989 and Chairman, 1990, Federal Tax Section Council) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Recipient, Reynolds Memorial Scholarship
- Clerk to Justice William B. Brown, Ohio Supreme Court, 1979-1981
Lecturer
- Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- New York University Tax Institute
- Illinois State Bar Association Law Ed
- Series
Author
- "Preferred Stock Recapitalization: Income, Estate and Gift Tax Issues," 13 J. Corp. Taxation 332 (Winter 1987)
- "The Partnerships Capital Freeze: A Path Through the Maze," 40 Tax Lawyer 45 (Fall 1986)
- "Below-Market Loans After the Tax Reform Act of 1984," 73 Ill
- Bar Journal 554 (June 1985)
- "Tax Reform Act of 1986: Provisions of Interest to Financial Institutions," Legal Bulletin (January 1987)
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John S. Elias's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Elias handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John S. Elias is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John S. Elias is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
John S. Elias is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
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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