Atty. John William Schaefer

Atty. John William Schaefer

John William Schaefer is a lawyer practicing general business law, real estate law, tax law. John received a M.B.A. degree from Emory University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Belleville Belleville 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (618) 573-0405

Profile Summary

About John William Schaefer at a glance

John William Schaefer is a business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Belleville, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1982). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1982) and Emory University (M.B.A., 1979). Serves clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Schaefer is a lawyer practicing general business law, real estate law, tax law
  • John received a M.B.A. degree from Emory University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John William Schaefer's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John William Schaefer is one of 452,854 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 William Schaefer is one of 286,061 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 William Schaefer is one of 77,130 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 Belleville 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John William Schaefer

Where is John William Schaefer's law office located?
John William Schaefer's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Schaefer handle?
John William Schaefer focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John William Schaefer practiced law?
John William Schaefer has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John William Schaefer go to law school?
John William Schaefer earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (M.B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John William Schaefer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1982
M.B.A.
Emory University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1982

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