Atty. Michael A Kraft

Atty. Michael A Kraft

Michael A. Kraft joined Quinn Johnston in 1996 and concentrates his practice on corporate & business law, employment law, real estate, estate planning, and probate.

Peoria Peoria 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael A Kraft at a glance

Michael A Kraft is a Partner based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Quinn Johnston. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1994), Indiana (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1999). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Illinois (B.S. Economics, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Peoria County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael A. Kraft joined Quinn Johnston in 1996 and concentrates his practice on corporate & business law, employment law, real estate, estate planning, and probate
  • He has significant experience representing clients in corporate & business litigation and construction litigation
  • He provides general counsel to many small and medium sized businesses, representing them in their varying transactions, disputes, and legal appeals
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Alpha Lambda Delta
  • Lambda Chi Alpha
  • Recipient, George Huff Athletic Scholarship Award

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A Kraft's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A Kraft handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Michael A Kraft is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael A Kraft is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

Michael A Kraft is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael A Kraft is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Michael A Kraft is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Peoria 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 Michael A Kraft

Where is Michael A Kraft's law office located?
Michael A Kraft's law practice is located in Peoria, Illinois. The firm is Quinn Johnston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A Kraft handle?
Michael A Kraft focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael A Kraft practiced law?
Michael A Kraft has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael A Kraft go to law school?
Michael A Kraft earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Economics, 1990).
How can I contact Michael A Kraft for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael A Kraft received?
Michael A Kraft's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1993
B.S. Economics
University of Illinois
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Indiana
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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