Atty. Keith R. Leigh

Atty. Keith R. Leigh

Keith R. Leigh is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, municipal law, real estate and 1 other area of law.

Ottawa Ottawa 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Keith R. Leigh at a glance

Keith R. Leigh is an Attorney based in Ottawa, Illinois, practicing at The Cantlin Law Firm. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1973), Illinois (1973), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illi (1976). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1973) and Southern Illinois University (B.S., 1969). Serands clients in Ottawa, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Keith R. Leigh is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, municipal law, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Keith received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Keith practices at The Cantlin Law Firm in Ottawa, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Keith R. Leigh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith R. Leigh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Keith R. Leigh is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

Keith R. Leigh 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 Ottawa 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 Keith R. Leigh

Where is Keith R. Leigh's law office located?
Keith R. Leigh's law practice is located in Ottawa, Illinois. The firm is The Cantlin Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith R. Leigh handle?
Keith R. Leigh focuses on employment, real estate, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Keith R. Leigh practiced law?
Keith R. Leigh has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Keith R. Leigh go to law school?
Keith R. Leigh earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact Keith R. Leigh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1973
B.S.
Southern Illinois University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1973
Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illi
Admitted: 1976

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