Atty. Michael Stephen Guilfoyle

Atty. Michael Stephen Guilfoyle

Michael Stephen Guilfoyle is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury law, probate law and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Mendota Mendota 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Michael Stephen Guilfoyle at a glance

Michael Stephen Guilfoyle is a Member based in Mendota, Illinois, practforg at Guilfoyle Law Firm. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, probate, personal injury, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1975). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago (J.D., 1975) and Illinois State University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of LaSalle County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Mendota, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Stephen Guilfoyle is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury law, probate law and 9 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Michael practices at Guilfoyle Law Firm in Mendota, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Stephen Guilfoyle's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Michael Stephen Guilfoyle is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Contracts

Michael Stephen Guilfoyle is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

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

Personal Injury

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.

Michael Stephen Guilfoyle is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Michael Stephen Guilfoyle is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg 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 Mendota 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 Stephen Guilfoyle

Where is Michael Stephen Guilfoyle's law office located?
Michael Stephen Guilfoyle's law practice is located in Mendota, Illinois. The firm is Guilfoyle Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Stephen Guilfoyle handle?
Michael Stephen Guilfoyle focuses on wills, contracts, probate, personal injury, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Stephen Guilfoyle practiced law?
Michael Stephen Guilfoyle has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Michael Stephen Guilfoyle go to law school?
Michael Stephen Guilfoyle earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Michael Stephen Guilfoyle for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Stephen Guilfoyle received?
Michael Stephen Guilfoyle's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1975
B.S.
Illinois State University
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1975

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