Atty. John W. McCracken
For nearly 25 years, John has represented business owners and families throughout southwestern Illinois in a variety of business transactions and litigation matters. Prior to starting his own firm, John was a partner at two prominent Metro East law firms.
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About John W. McCracken at a glance
John W. McCracken is a Member based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at McCracken Law Firm, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, partnership disputes, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), Missouri (1998), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (2005). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Millikin University (B.B.A. Southern, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Madison County Bar Association Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- For nearly 25 years, John has represented business owners and families throughout southwestern Illinois in a variety of business transactions and litigation matters
- Prior to starting his own firm, John was a partner at two prominent Metro East law firms
- Business and Real Estate Transactions
- John has broad experience in corporate and transactional matters
- John has assisted clients throughout southwestern Illinois buy and sell their businesses, purchase and sell business assets, contract with other businesses for inventory and services, hire and retain employees, and resolve insurance matters
- These business clients range in size from small to large, and the transactions from relatively simple to highly complex
- John has a deep understanding of real estate law, having closed on countless real estate transactions, ranging from residential properties to large industrial and commercial developments
- John has negotiated and drafted hundreds of purchase contracts, easements, leases, covenants and restrictions, and deeds
- Litigation
- John has years of experience with hundreds of court appearances, including hearings, trials, and appeals, in a wide range of business and real estate litigation matters
- John has successfully prosecuted and defended shareholder disputes, breaches of contract, title insurance claims, real estate disputes, insurance coverage disputes, estate disputes, negligence, and fraud claims throughout southwestern Illinois
- John litigates cases in Circuit Courts throughout southwestern Illinois, in the Illinois Courts of Appeal, and in arbitration through the American Arbitration Association
Honors & Awards
• BAV Peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbel Community Service: With a dedication to community service, John serves as a member of the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois, Chair of the Fire and Police Commission for the City of Edwardsville, and has served on the Boards of the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, the Edwardsville YMCA, Children’s Home and Aid-Southern Region, and the Goshen Rotary
Professional Associations
• Illinois State Bar Association • Madison County Bar Association • Missouri Bar
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John W. McCracken's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. McCracken handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John W. McCracken is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
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 W. McCracken is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
John W. McCracken is one of 1,569 partnership disputes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse partnership disputes attorneys in Illinois →
John W. McCracken is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 Edwardsville 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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