Atty. Stephen Guy Balsley
Stephen Guy Balsley is a lawyer practicing commercial law, real estate law, bankruptcy law and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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Stephen Guy Balsley is a Senior Partner based in Rockford, Illinois, practicing at Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1972) and University of Wisconsin-Platteville (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Winnebago County (Secretary, 1986-1987), Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Guy Balsley is a lawyer practicing commercial law, real estate law, bankruptcy law and 2 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Stephen practices at Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP in Rockford, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Stephen Guy Balsley is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Stephen Guy Balsley is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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 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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