Atty. Patrick Ellery Bruce
Patrick Ellery Bruce is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial litigation, collections and 11 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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Patrick Ellery Bruce is a divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and family law attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008), Wisconsin (2009), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2014). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Illinois (B.S. Finance, 2004). Serves clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Ellery Bruce is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial litigation, collections and 11 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Patrick practices in Rockford, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Ellery Bruce handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Patrick Ellery Bruce is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Patrick Ellery Bruce is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
Patrick Ellery Bruce is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Patrick Ellery Bruce is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Patrick Ellery Bruce is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Rockford 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 venue, 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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