Atty. Joseph Lord Long

Atty. Joseph Lord Long

Joseph Lord Long is a lawyer practicing probate law, municipal law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1958, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Rockford Rockford 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Lord Long at a glance

Joseph Lord Long is a Retired Partner based in Rockford, Illinois, practicing at Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1963). Educated at University of Illinois (LL.B., 1963) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1958). Active member of Winnebago County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph Lord Long is a lawyer practicing probate law, municipal law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1958, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Joseph practices at Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP in Rockford, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Lord Long's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Lord Long handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Joseph Lord Long is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Joseph Lord Long is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Joseph Lord Long is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Joseph Lord Long is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Joseph Lord Long is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Rockford 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 Lord Long

Where is Joseph Lord Long's law office located?
Joseph Lord Long's law practice is located in Rockford, Illinois. The firm is Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Lord Long handle?
Joseph Lord Long focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph Lord Long practiced law?
Joseph Lord Long has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Joseph Lord Long go to law school?
Joseph Lord Long earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact Joseph Lord Long for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph Lord Long 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.

Education

LL.B.
University of Illinois
- 1963
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1958

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1963

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