Atty. Robert Samuel Postlewait
Robert Samuel Postlewait is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, business litigation, commercial real estate and 8 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Agricultural Law & More Attorney · Serving Decatur, IL · 41+ Years Experience
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About Robert Samuel Postlewait at a Glance
Robert Samuel Postlewait is a Member based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Hughes Tenney Postlewait Coale, L.L.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2005), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2006). Educated at Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Eastern Illinois University (B.S. Accounting, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Decatur Bar Association Illinois Bar Association Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serves clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Samuel Postlewait
- Robert Samuel Postlewait is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, business litigation, commercial real estate and 8 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Robert practices at Hughes Tenney Postlewait Coale, L.L.C. in Decatur, IL
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Robert Samuel Postlewait's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Samuel Postlewait handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Decatur.
Probate in Decatur
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Personal Injury in Decatur
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.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Decatur
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Decatur
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Decatur
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Decatur
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 Decatur 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.
Decatur Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Decatur-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Decatur Choose Robert Samuel Postlewait
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Samuel Postlewait's practice in the field of probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Samuel Postlewait brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Robert Samuel Postlewait can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, personal injury, and estate planning, Robert Samuel Postlewait can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Decatur
A Decatur-based practice means Robert Samuel Postlewait attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Samuel Postlewait Handles in Decatur
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