Atty. Mark Joseph Ballard
Mark Joseph Ballard is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts and estates, corporate law, real estate law and 4 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Mark Joseph Ballard is a Retired Partner based in Mount Vernon, Illinois, practicing at Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D. Phi, 1978) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Mount Vernon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark Joseph Ballard is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts and estates, corporate law, real estate law and 4 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Mark practices at Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. in Mount Vernon, IL
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Mark Joseph Ballard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Mark Joseph Ballard is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Mount Vernon 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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