John Edward Kerley

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John Kerley has been an attorney in Springfield for more than 35+ years. He is inspired by the relationships he develops with clients. He has had numerous successes and vast experience in estate planning, wills, trusts, guardianships and probate.

He studied at the law school at Southern Illinois University. There he was editor of the law review and authored two published articles. After graduating with honors, John moved to Springfield with this wife, Deborah.

John has worked as an associate for the highly respected law firm of Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen. He has handled all types of injury cases, many involving millions of dollars. From auto accidents to farm accidents and from minor injuries to fatalities, he has successfully resolved a wide variety of his clients' claims.

John has also has assisted people to prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney and living wills. John also assists with guardianship for minors and the elderly who need protection and guidance with their affairs. His experience includes helping the elderly qualify for nursing home and Medicaid benefits.

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Business and Commercial
  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Litigation and Appeals
  • Probate and Estate Administration
  • Trusts
  • Wills

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
John A. Logan College, A.A.S., Marketing and Business Management, 1981; Southern Illinois University, B.S., Finance, 1983
Law School Attended:
Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, Illinois; 1989, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois; 1989, United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois; 1990, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; 1989, Illinois
Memberships:
Sangamon County, Illinois State (Counsel: Insurance Law Section; Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Section) and American Bar Associations; Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Birth Information:
Benton, Illinois, October 8, 1960
ISLN:
905919346

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