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.
Environmental And Natural Resources & More Attorney · Serving Edwardsville, IL · 41+ Years Experience
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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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent L. Plotner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Edwardsville.
Personal Injury in Edwardsville
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 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Edwardsville
Kent L. Plotner is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →
Product Liability in Edwardsville
Kent L. Plotner is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Edwardsville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kent L. Plotner is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental Law in Edwardsville
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Kent L. Plotner is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Edwardsville
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.
Edwardsville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Edwardsville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Edwardsville Choose Kent L. Plotner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kent L. Plotner's practice in the field of personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kent L. Plotner brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois State Courts of Illinois and Missouri United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Unite and Missouri, Kent L. Plotner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability, Kent L. Plotner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Edwardsville
A Edwardsville-based practice means Kent L. Plotner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Kent L. Plotner Handles in Edwardsville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Kent L. Plotner has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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