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Atty. Richard A. Van Kalker

Atty. Richard A. Van Kalker

Richard A. Van Kalker is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, commercial.

Crete Crete 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Richard A. Van Kalker at a glance

Richard A. Van Kalker is a employment and business attorney based in Crete, Illinois. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1987) and Calvin College (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Crete, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard A. Van Kalker is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, commercial
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Calvin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Richard practices in Crete, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Van Kalker's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Richard A. Van Kalker 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.

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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 Crete 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 Richard A. Van Kalker

Where is Richard A. Van Kalker's law office located?
Richard A. Van Kalker's law practice is located in Crete, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Van Kalker handle?
Richard A. Van Kalker focuses on employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard A. Van Kalker practiced law?
Richard A. Van Kalker has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Richard A. Van Kalker go to law school?
Richard A. Van Kalker earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Richard A. Van Kalker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1987
B.A.
Calvin College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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