Atty. William W. Austin

Atty. William W. Austin

William W. Austin is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, related civil litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Effingham Effingham 56 yrs experience 56 year
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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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William W. Austin's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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 Law

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

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 →

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 W. Austin

Where is William W. Austin's law office located?
William W. Austin's law practice is located in Effingham, Illinois. The firm is McDevitt, Osteen, Chojnicki & Deters, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William W. Austin handle?
William W. Austin focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William W. Austin practiced law?
William W. Austin has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William W. Austin go to law school?
William W. Austin earned their education at (J.D. Finance, 1970); (B.S. Finance, 1967).
How can I contact William W. Austin for a consultation?
You can contact William W. Austin 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 W. Austin received?
William W. Austin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Finance
University of Illinois
- 1970
B.S. Finance
University of Illinois
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2005

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