Atty. William Bradford Totten

Atty. William Bradford Totten

Totten Law Office LLC currently handles Social Security Disability law, Basic Estate Planning, and Guardianship law.

Effingham Effingham 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About William Bradford Totten at a glance

William Bradford Totten is a Member based in Effingham, Illinois, practicing at Totten Law Office LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on estate planning, ssd, poa, securities, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and Kentucky (2012). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and College of Wooster (B.A. Geology, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Effingham County, Cincinnati, Illinois State and American Bar Associations National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representative (NOSSCR) Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. Serands clients in Effingham, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Totten Law Office LLC currently handles Social Security Disability law, Basic Estate Planning, and Guardianship law

Practice Areas Explained

William Bradford Totten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Bradford Totten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

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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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

William Bradford Totten is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

William Bradford Totten is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

William Bradford Totten is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

William Bradford Totten is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →

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 Effingham 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 William Bradford Totten

Where is William Bradford Totten's law office located?
William Bradford Totten's law practice is located in Effingham, Illinois. The firm is Totten Law Office LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Bradford Totten handle?
William Bradford Totten focuses on estate planning, ssd, poa, securities, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Bradford Totten practiced law?
William Bradford Totten has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William Bradford Totten go to law school?
William Bradford Totten earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Geology, 1983).
How can I contact William Bradford Totten for a consultation?
You can contact William Bradford Totten directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Bradford Totten received?
William Bradford Totten's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1991
B.A. Geology
College of Wooster
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Kentucky
Admitted: 2012

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