Atty. William J. Sheehan
William J. Sheehan is a lawyer practicing adoption, real estate, taxation and 2 other areas of law.
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William J. Sheehan is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Sheehan & Sheehan, Lawyers, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1979). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1978) and St. Louis University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sangamon County Bar Association (President 1997-1998) Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Sheehan is a lawyer practicing adoption, real estate, taxation and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from St. Louis University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- William practices at Sheehan & Sheehan, Lawyers, P.C. in Springfield, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Sheehan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
William J. Sheehan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William J. Sheehan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William J. Sheehan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
William J. Sheehan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
William J. Sheehan is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption 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 Springfield 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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