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Brian D. Pondenis
Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
University of Illinois College of Law
Brian is proud to continue the tradition of personal services performed by Brainard Law Offices LLC, the oldest law firm in Charleston. We have the advantage of years of experience, both from debtor, creditor, and trustee perspectives, which enables our firm to provide superior bankruptcy services for our clients. We believe each client deserves individual attention.
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Murray Choate
Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
622 Jackson Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
Real Estate, Business and International
Vanderbilt University Law School
Robert Crossman
Arthur, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
225 S Vine St
Arthur, IL 61911
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Municipal
James Grant
Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Municipal
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Chad Murray
Decatur, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
State University of New York - Buffalo
Based in Decatur, Illinois and serving clients throughout Central Illinois, I am a different kind of lawyer. I love value billing and flat fee arrangements. I embrace technology and use it to make my practice more effective. I worry about my clients, not their fees. I offer a valuable service to my clients, but I don't act like I'm better because of it. My practice focuses on personal injury, divorce, family law, special education, and real estate.
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Shayla L. Maatuka
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Real Estate and Personal Injury
University of Illinois College of Law
Shayla Maatuka transitioned her private practice into the partnership of Dodd & Maatuka. She currently serves as managing partner for Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC. She combines her expertise as an entrepreneur - successfully establishing four businesses - with the practice of law, concentrating on civil and commercial litigation, personal injury, as well as business litigation. Her passion for the community helps others achieve their goals through entrepreneurship. She currently sits on the boards of Visit Champaign County and Mettler Studios, Inc. and formerly sat on the boards of the East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association, the Executive Club...
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Jason Bartell
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Construction
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Elizabeth Eberspacher Nohren
SHELBYVILLE, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Real Estate, Construction, Estate Planning and Family
Loyola University Chicago and University of Nottingham School of Law, U.K.
Liz Nohren has been practicing law for over 20 years. Her first 5 years were spent at a commercial litigation firm in Chicago, where she thrived and enjoyed the hustle and bustle of a city practice. However, Liz felt a pull to return home to the family firm in Shelbyville and join her father in practice. She remained lead counsel on a couple trials, including a construction litigation jury trial, and completed that work by commuting to Chicago for approximately 8 months after her move at the firm's request. Since moving home to Shelby County, Liz...
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Zach Anderson
Decatur, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Construction, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law
I'm a lawyer in Decatur, Illinois at a full-service law firm. Before attending law school at the University of Illinois, I spent many years in the construction industry. This experience allows me to solve construction and real estate issues for my clients by applying a practical approach that many lawyers cannot. In addition, I'm one of the only lawyers in the Decatur area who assists social security claimants. I also take great pride in assisting injury victims in cases involving car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and work-injuries.
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Matt C. Deering
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Real Estate, Business, Communications and IP
Large corporations and small companies alike need sound legal advice from attorneys who understand the demands and dynamics of the business environment. Clients of Meyer Capel will find these skills in Matt C. Deering.
A native of Champaign-Urbana and a graduate of Champaign Central High School, Mr. Deering holds a bachelor of arts in economics from the University of Kentucky and a juris doctorate from Ohio Northern University. He joined the firm in 1994 as a law clerk and became a full-time associate in 1996 and a shareholder on January 1, 2003.
In addition to handling general corporate and business law concerns,...
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John Wozniak
Urbana, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Illinois College of Law
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Bruce Baber
Paris, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Real Estate, Agricultural, Criminal and Probate
The University of Chicago Law School
General practice solo law firm, with emphasis on criminal & DUI law, family law, real estate, and wills, estates & trusts.
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Gail Rogers
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
301 North Neil Street
Suite 400
Champaign, IL 61820
Real Estate, Divorce and Family
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Harold N. Adams
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of Illinois College of Law
For most people, the purchase of a home is the largest single investment they will ever make, and naturally, they're nervous about it. They want someone trustworthy to lean on, someone knowledgeable to handle the paperwork, someone well-versed in legal matters to represent them at the closing. They want someone like Harold Adams.
With his dual background in finance and law, Harold brings a unique combination of skills to the table. In addition to a solid foundation in residential and commercial real estate transactions, Harold is well-grounded in general business matters, including the foundation of new corporations and partnerships and the...
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Jeffrey M. Davis
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of Illinois College of Law
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Davis’ experience ranges from helping clients with all issues surrounding their start-up venture to assisting clients with the purchase or sale of multi-million dollar businesses.
Mr. Davis concentrates his legal practice in the following areas:
•representing corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships in connection with the legal matters these entities may face, including initial incorporation/organization, corporate governance issues, drafting and review of contracts and leases, licensing issues, securities issuances and debt financing transactions
•representing clients with the sale or purchase of a business, including due diligence matters and the negotiation and documentation of the transaction
•representing clients, both lenders and borrowers, in debt...
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Randall H. Green
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Tax
Marquette University
Randy Green is a shareholder in Meyer Capel’s Business and Real Estate Practice Groups. His unique experience allows him to serve not only as legal counsel, but as a trusted business advisor to his clients.
Experience
Mr. Green has represented both public and private companies ranging from top U.S. financial institutions to single-member LLCs in a variety of transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, private equity investments, financing, entity formation, franchising, and leasing. He has also helped organizational and individual clients sell, purchase and lease various types of real estate across the U.S.
Before he began his legal career, Mr....
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John H. Elder
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
Real Estate and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
Planning and Estate
John H. Elder brings a special degree of experience to the clients of Meyer Capel. John works with his clients to deal with the tax issues of estate planning, but has always realized that this is only one component of the planning process. It is very important that an attorney work with the family members to learn about the needs and personalities of the various individuals and to develop a plan that meets the family goals and objectives. Some of the greatest qualities of an estate planning attorney are compassion, trust, and communication skills and it is only...
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Patrick T. Fitzgerald
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
Patrick Fitzgerald begin his legal career with Meyer Capel in 1987 as a law clerk. Now, as a shareholder with the firm, he concentrates in real estate.
Mr. Fitzgerald is a 1989 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law where he earned a spot on the Dean's List. In 1986, he received a bachelor of arts in economics, also from the University of Illinois.
Mr. Fitzgerald is a member of the Champaign County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Further, he is actively involved with the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce as well as the Champaign...
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Francis J. Jahn
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 57 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
University of Illinois College of Law
Since joining the firm in 1970, Francis J. (Jerry) Jahn has been responsible for building and expanding the business practice of Meyer Capel. He served as President of the firm from January 1999 until December 2010.
A 1967 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law, Jerry was winner of the Frederick M. Green Moot Court Competition and the Horner Cup and Waterman Prize for Excellence in Moot Court Competition as a law student. He was also recipient of the Harno Scholarship.
Jerry is a member of the Illinois State and Champaign County Bar Associations. He served on CCBA's board of...
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Ward F. McDonald
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 55 years of experience
Real Estate and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
Ward F. McDonald brings a wealth of experience in real estate, banking and commercial law to the clients of Meyer Capel. His background includes 13 years as CEO of Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc., a title insurer with multi-state operations, and 25 years as an attorney in private practice. Over the course of his career, Ward has handled numerous transactions in the $1-100 million range for commercial and residential real estate developments, including sales, acquisitions, refinancing and consolidations.
Ward holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Land Economics from the University of Illinois as well as his Juris...
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Jenny H. Park
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Real Estate and Landlord Tenant
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Jenny Park always knew what she wanted from a career. She wanted to help people. But it was not until a few years after earning her undergraduate degree that she decided the field of law would offer her the best opportunities to do just that.
When Jenny first entered the University of Illinois as an undergrad, it was with the intention of becoming a medical doctor. In 1993, she graduated from the U of I with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Then, she took some time off from school to reassess her career goals. While working as a paralegal during...
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David B. Sholem
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Real Estate and Business
Case Western Reserve University
David B. Sholem joined Meyer Capel in 1978 and was named as a shareholder of the firm in 1982. He graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Sholem attended the University of Illinois College of Law and Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1978. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1978. Mr. Sholem’s professional affiliations include Champaign County (Illinois) Bar Association (former President), Illinois State Bar Association (Real Estate Section) and American Bar Association.
David Sholem has represented a number of real estate developers and...
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Mr. Jeffrey Hays
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
411 W. University
Champaign, IL 61820
Real Estate, Business and Immigration
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Forrest J. Heyman
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
Forrest Heyman joined the firm as a summer associate in 2011 and became an associate attorney following his admission to the Illinois Bar in 2012. His areas of practice include business planning, corporate transactions, real estate, and estate planning and administration.
Forrest is a locally-raised attorney with an international perspective. Hailing from Paxton, Illinois, Forrest attended Butler University from 2005 to 2008, where he earned a bachelor of science in economics, with honors. Following a semester in Hong Kong, Forrest was named Sigma Nu National Man of the Year and joined The Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington, where he...
David Y. Eberspacher
Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Tennessee College of Law
David Nelson
Mattoon, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Divorce
William R. Graham
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Real Estate and Civil Rights
Mary Ann Royse
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Real Estate and Estate Planning
The University of Texas School of Law
Jacqueline A. McGavran
Urbana, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Real Estate and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
Jeane Gohl-Noice
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate and Estate Planning
Carl Sinder
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate and Estate Planning
Stephen LeSueur
Champaign, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Paul A. Marks
Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Jodi L. Swann
Charleston, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Real Estate, Elder and Estate Planning
Michael O'Brien
Danville, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Charles Mockbee
Danville, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer
Real Estate and Estate Planning
James Jankowicz
Decatur, IL Real Estate Law Attorney
Real Estate and Municipal
William F. Tracy
Monticello, IL Real Estate Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
316 S Charter St
PO Box 80
Monticello, IL 61856
Real Estate, Administrative and Estate Planning
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