Atty. Stephen John West
Stephen John West is a lawyer practicing corporate law, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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Stephen John West is an Associate based in Chillicothe, Illinois, practicing at Safford, West, Tornow & Jaeger. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Peoria County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chillicothe, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen John West is a lawyer practicing corporate law, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning and 3 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Stephen practices at Safford, West, Tornow & Jaeger in Chillicothe, IL and 1 other location
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Stephen John West is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Stephen John West is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen John West is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen John West is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Chillicothe 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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