Based in Decatur, Illinois and serving clients throughout Central Illinois and Western New York, I am a different kind of lawyer.  I love value billing and flat fee arrangements.  I hate billing by the hour.  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.  I'm not your typical lawyer.  My practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, probate, special education, debt, and real estate.  Can't make it to the office?... 

Dave White is a partner with Kopec, White & Spooner Attorneys at Law (telephone 217-726-7540) and has over 20 years experience helping small business owners, families and individuals in Springfield, Illinois and throughout Sangamon County and Central Illinois.  Kopec, White & Spooner is a full-service law firm providing cost-conscious representation and legal solutions for its clients. 

After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law.  I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office for a year and a half, before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan.  I will be working closely with my father on bankruptcy, real estate and other civil cases in the Bloomington, Illinois area. 

A native of central Illinois, Attorney Joe C. Pioletti was born and raised in Eureka, IL.  Joe received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from Eureka College where he also minored in Spanish.  Joe then received his Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law.  While in law school Joe worked in the Domestic Violence Advocacy Clinic and was a three-time recipient of the Charter Class Campaign for Academic Excellence Scholarship.  At Pioletti & Pioletti Joe represents a diverse range of clients in several areas of law including criminal defense, bankruptcy, and civil...

Amy F. Campbell Spector is a managing Partner with Hicks & Spector, L.L.C. She is licensed to practice law in the States of Illinois and Missouri.  Ms. Spector holds a B.S. in Business Administration from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she majored in Marketing and minored in Psychology.  Ms. Spector received her Juris Doctorate Degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois, where she was an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, as well as the student division of the American Bar Association.  After law school, Ms. Spector...

Michael was born and raised in Southern Illinois.  Since receiving his law license in 1992 he has helped thousands of families and individuals throughout Southern Illinois including Centralia, Fairfield, Flora, Carmi, Mount Carmel, Albion, Salem, Chester, Sparta, Clay City and Louisville find relief from their financial stress.  He is also available to help you with your other family issues: wills, power of attorney, real estate, landlord and tenant and a wide range of legal services.  If you are not able to meet at our office, please ask for a home visit. 

Shayla Louise Maatuka transitioned her private practice into the partnership of Dodd & Maatuka.  She currently serves as managing partner for the firm.  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 of...

After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law.  I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan.  I specialize in Criminal Defense, including DUIs, felony cases, drug cases, orders of protection and expungements and will use my background as a Prosecutor to help you defend your case. 

Don B. Pioletti, Jr. has practiced law for over 35 years.  He graduated from the George Mason University Law School in Virginia in 1976.  He then served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General and later as an Assistant State's Attorney.  He now practices at Pioletti & Pioletti in Eureka, IL doing general practice law. 

Jim Finegan attended the University of Illinois for undergraduate school and Northwestern University for Law School.  He moved to Bloomington, Illinois after graduating law school and he has over 40 years experience.  He specializes in bankruptcy, real estate, and civil litigation. 

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. 

Real Estate Lawyers in Nearby Counties

Real estate refers to land, as well as anything permanently attached to the land, such as buildings and other structures, and covers more than just the drafting of contracts for the purchase and sale of property.  Both federal and state laws regulate real estate transactions.  The Federal Fair Housing Act, for example, prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.  Many states have enacted similar legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of certain characteristics. 

Attorneys in this field may handle leasing issues, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings and homeowner association (HOA) problems.  Other matters within this practice area include title disputes, mortgages, covenants, easements, and equitable servitudes.  Many real estate issues can affect both commercial and individual renters and landlords.  Real estate lawyers who represent commercial interests may also focus on land use, zoning, environmental law, or eminent domain issues. 

Some states provide a certification for lawyers who have demonstrated experience and competency in the practice of real estate law.  These attorneys must meet certain educational, experience, and examination requirements to receive the certification as a specialist. 

Deed: The legal document that transfers the ownership of real property from one party to another. 

Mortgage: A mortgage is a document signed by a borrower when a loan is made that gives the lender a right to take possession of the property if the borrower fails to repay the loan.