Atty. Kent L. Plotner

Atty. Kent L. Plotner

Kent L. Plotner is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, premises liability, insurance coverage and 3 other areas of law.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (618) 573-0344

Profile Summary

About Kent L. Plotner at a glance

Kent L. Plotner is an Office Managing Partner/Shareholder based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois State Courts of Illinois and Missouri United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Unite (1985) and Missouri (1998). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (JD, 1985) and Illinois State University (Bachelor, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations •Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel •Defense Research Institute •Illinois State Bar Association •Madison County Bar Association •St, Clair County Bar Association •Bar Association of Metropolitan St, and Louis •The Missouri Bar Association. Serves clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kent L. Plotner is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, premises liability, insurance coverage and 3 other areas of law
  • Kent received a degree from Illinois State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Kent practices at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Kent L. Plotner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent L. Plotner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Kent L. Plotner is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Kent L. Plotner is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Kent L. Plotner is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Kent L. Plotner is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Kent L. Plotner is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 venue, 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 Kent L. Plotner

Where is Kent L. Plotner's law office located?
Kent L. Plotner's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kent L. Plotner handle?
Kent L. Plotner focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Kent L. Plotner practiced law?
Kent L. Plotner has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Kent L. Plotner go to law school?
Kent L. Plotner earned their education at (JD, 1985); (Bachelor, 1980).
How can I contact Kent L. Plotner for a consultation?
You can contact Kent L. Plotner 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 Kent L. Plotner received?
Kent L. Plotner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 1985
Bachelor
Illinois State University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois State Courts of Illinois and Missouri United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Unite
Admitted: 1985
Missouri
Admitted: 1998

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