Atty. Jon Gordon Carlson

Atty. Jon Gordon Carlson

Jon Gordon Carlson is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, federal employers liability law, products liability law and 4 other areas of law. Jon Gordon received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1965, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Jon Gordon Carlson at a glance

Jon Gordon Carlson is a Managing Partner based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Carlson & Carlson, P.C.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and product liability. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1983), Missouri (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1993). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1967) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Life. Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jon Gordon Carlson is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, federal employers liability law, products liability law and 4 other areas of law
  • Jon Gordon received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1965, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Jon Gordon practices at Carlson & Carlson, P.C. in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jon Gordon Carlson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jon Gordon Carlson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Truck Accidents

Jon Gordon Carlson is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Jon Gordon Carlson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Jon Gordon Carlson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jon Gordon Carlson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Jon Gordon Carlson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jon Gordon Carlson

Where is Jon Gordon Carlson's law office located?
Jon Gordon Carlson's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Carlson & Carlson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jon Gordon Carlson handle?
Jon Gordon Carlson focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jon Gordon Carlson practiced law?
Jon Gordon Carlson has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Jon Gordon Carlson go to law school?
Jon Gordon Carlson earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (A.B., 1965).
How can I contact Jon Gordon Carlson for a consultation?
You can contact Jon Gordon Carlson 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 Jon Gordon Carlson received?
Jon Gordon Carlson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1967
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
Missouri
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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