Atty. Matthew J. Cate
Phi Delta Phi. Articles Editor, Southern Illinois University Law Review, 1999-2000.
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About Matthew J. Cate at a glance
Matthew J. Cate is a Partner based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Barber Segatto Hoffee Wilke & Cate. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, and Northern Districts of Illinois (2000). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 2000) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sangamon County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Phi Delta Phi
- Articles Editor, Southern Illinois University Law Review, 1999-2000
- President, Sangamon Valley Estate Planning Council
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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.
Matthew J. Cate is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Matthew J. Cate is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Matthew J. Cate is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Springfield 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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