Atty. Sean Mccoy Britton
Have successfully litigated numerous types of civil cases to resolution, obtaining millions of dollars in settlements/judgments for clients. Have successfully defended all types of criminal cases, including several high-profile cases.
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Sean Mccoy Britton is a Member based in Charleston, Illinois, practicing at Britton & Swann, LLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1996), Illinois (2002), and U.S District Court, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois (2002). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 1996) and Michigan State University, James Madison College (B.A. Political, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State (Member, ARDC Standing Committee, 2006—) and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan (Member, District I Character and Fitness Committee, 2000-2002) Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Coles-Cumberland Bar Association. Serands clients in Charleston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Have successfully litigated numerous types of civil cases to resolution, obtaining millions of dollars in settlements/judgments for clients
- Have successfully defended all types of criminal cases, including several high-profile cases
- Have served as a mediator in civil litigation disputes
- Have argued two cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals, two cases before the Illinois Court of Appeals, and one case before the Illinois Supreme Court
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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 Charleston 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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