Atty. Joseph B. McDonnell
Joseph B. McDonnell is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, commercial litigation, probate and 5 other areas of law.
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About Joseph B. McDonnell at a glance
Joseph B. McDonnell is a probate, estate planning, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Swansea, Illinois. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1960) and Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1960). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1960) and St. Louis University (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Swansea, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph B. McDonnell is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, commercial litigation, probate and 5 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from St. Louis University in 1958, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Joseph practices in Swansea, IL
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Joseph B. McDonnell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph B. McDonnell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Joseph B. McDonnell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.
Joseph B. McDonnell is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joseph B. McDonnell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph B. McDonnell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Joseph B. McDonnell is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Swansea 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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