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Spina, McGuire & Okal P.C.Of Counsel
John Michael Kennelly

John Michael Kennelly

5.0
3 reviews

7610 W. North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Estate Planning, Elder Care, Real Estate Transactions and 3 more

About John Michael Kennelly

John Michael Kennelly is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder care, real estate transactions and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota Morris in 1970, and has been licensed for 48 years. John practices at Spina, McGuire & Okal P.C. in Elmwood Park, IL.

John Michael Kennelly (Elmwood Park, Illinois)

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Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
June 30, 2013
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Jack is a excellent attorney for individuals who need legal services occasionally as we do from time to time. His firm is well rooted in the community and its members all very helpful, responsive, and very reassuring when one comes up against a legal issue.

Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
April 07, 2009
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We greatly appreciated the counsel that Jack provided and the manner in which he did it. It can be difficult when you have to interact with the legal system and Jack made that easier.

Contracts
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July 01, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Business Law
  • Litigation
  • Family Law
  • Other 2
    • Elder Care
    • Real Estate Transactions

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Of Counsel
    Firm Name
    Spina, McGuire & Okal P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Illinois
    1983, U.S. Tax Court
    1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    1999, U.S. Supreme Court
    1978, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    Memberships
    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Loyola University, Chicago
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Minnesota Morris
    Class of 1970
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1949
    Graceville, Minnesota, 1949

John Michael Kennelly

Of Counsel at Spina, McGuire & Okal P.C.
5.0
3 reviews

7610 W. North AvenueElmwood Park, IL 60707U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    John Michael Kennelly is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States Supreme Court and United States Tax Court.
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    Yes, John Michael Kennelly has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, John Michael Kennelly offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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    Spina, McGuire & Okal P.C. has 5 attorneys at this location.

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