Atty. Michael Edward Reed

Atty. Michael Edward Reed

Michael Edward Reed is a lawyer practicing government, general practice, bankruptcy and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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About Michael Edward Reed at a glance

Michael Edward Reed is a Member based in Centralia, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, tax, foreclosure, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1982). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1976). Active member of Marion County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Centralia, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Edward Reed is a lawyer practicing government, general practice, bankruptcy and 7 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael practices in Centralia, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Edward Reed's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Michael Edward Reed is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Foreclosure Defense

Michael Edward Reed is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Michael Edward Reed is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Centralia 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 Edward Reed

Where is Michael Edward Reed's law office located?
Michael Edward Reed's law practice is located in Centralia, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Edward Reed handle?
Michael Edward Reed focuses on business, bankruptcy, tax, foreclosure, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Edward Reed practiced law?
Michael Edward Reed has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael Edward Reed go to law school?
Michael Edward Reed earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Michael Edward Reed for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1981
B.A.
Western Illinois University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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