Atty. John Stevens Brewster

Atty. John Stevens Brewster

John Stevens Brewster is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporations, real estate taxation and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Marion Marion 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John Stevens Brewster at a glance

John Stevens Brewster is a Member based in Marion, Illinois, practicing at Winters, Brewster, Crosby and Schafer LLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1976). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1976) and Syracuse University (B.A. University, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Marion, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Stevens Brewster is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporations, real estate taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Winters, Brewster, Crosby and Schafer LLC in Marion, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Stevens Brewster's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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 Stevens Brewster is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Stevens Brewster is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

John Stevens Brewster is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Stevens Brewster is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Marion 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 Stevens Brewster

Where is John Stevens Brewster's law office located?
John Stevens Brewster's law practice is located in Marion, Illinois. The firm is Winters, Brewster, Crosby and Schafer LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Stevens Brewster handle?
John Stevens Brewster focuses on probate, personal injury, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Stevens Brewster practiced law?
John Stevens Brewster has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Stevens Brewster go to law school?
John Stevens Brewster earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. University, 1971).
How can I contact John Stevens Brewster for a consultation?
You can contact John Stevens Brewster 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 Stevens Brewster received?
John Stevens Brewster's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1976
B.A. University
Syracuse University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1976

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