Atty. John W. Bean
Deputy Public Defender, State of Indiana, 1976-1978. Assistant State Attorney, Henry County, Illinois, 1980-1985.
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About John W. Bean at a glance
John W. Bean is a Partner based in Geneseo, Illinois, practicing at Nash Bean Ford & Brown, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1976), Illinois (1977), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1978). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Augustana College (B.A. History, 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Henry County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Geneseo, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Deputy Public Defender, State of Indiana, 1976-1978
- Assistant State Attorney, Henry County, Illinois, 1980-1985
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Bean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John W. Bean is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
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John W. Bean is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
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 W. Bean is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John W. Bean is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Geneseo 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 venue, 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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