Atty. Joseph B. Hemker

Atty. Joseph B. Hemker

Joseph B. Hemker is a lawyer practicing business & corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, financial services.

Peoria Peoria 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph B. Hemker at a glance

Joseph B. Hemker is a (Retired) based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981), U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan (1987), and Illinois (1990). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1981) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Kalamazoo County Bar Association •American Bar Association •State Bar of Michigan Sections on Corporations, Finance and Business Law •State Bar of Illinois Sections on Corporations, Banking and Finance. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph B. Hemker is a lawyer practicing business & corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, financial services
  • Joseph received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Joseph practices at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Peoria, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph B. Hemker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph B. Hemker 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Joseph B. Hemker is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Peoria 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 Joseph B. Hemker

Where is Joseph B. Hemker's law office located?
Joseph B. Hemker's law practice is located in Peoria, Illinois. The firm is Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph B. Hemker handle?
Joseph B. Hemker focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph B. Hemker practiced law?
Joseph B. Hemker has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Joseph B. Hemker go to law school?
Joseph B. Hemker earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Joseph B. Hemker for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph B. Hemker 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 Joseph B. Hemker received?
Joseph B. Hemker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1981
B.B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1987
Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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