Atty. William W. Austin
William W. Austin is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, related civil litigation and 2 other areas of law.
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About William W. Austin at a glance
William W. Austin is an Of Counsel based in Effingham, Illinois, practicing at McDevitt, Osteen, Chojnicki & Deters, LLC. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1970), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1979), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1983), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1986). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D. Finance, 1970) and University of Illinois (B.S. Finance, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Effingham, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William W. Austin is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, related civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- William practices at McDevitt, Osteen, Chojnicki & Deters, LLC in Effingham, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William W. Austin 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.
William W. Austin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William W. Austin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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