Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Edwardsville Area

I apply my personal and professional experience, as well a legal expertise, to advice my clients in areas of Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning and Elder Law. I work with clients to help them achieve the highest possible quality of life for their loved one and to ensure it will be sustained throughout the individual's lifetime--regardless of age, situation or disability.. Having a family member with special needs and being a former special education teacher, I understand the issues confronting families of individuals with special needs and disabilities. From my decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, I gained practical knowledge of managed care, Medicaid and Medicare access and benefits, DSM-IV criteria, HIPAA compliance, medical guidelines and consumer education initiatives.. My passion is stewardship, and working with families to effectively meet the legal, education, developmental and care needs of both children with disabilities and aging parents.

Before joining Goldenberg Heller Antognoli & Rowland, P.C., John McCracken had been a partner with Coffey & McCracken Law Firm since 2001 where he oversaw all litigation matters of the firm and represented clients in a wide range of transactional matters. John has prosecuted and defended a wide variety of lawsuits including shareholder disputes, breaches of contract, title insurance claims, real estate disputes, negligence, fraud, and conspiracy claims.. John has appeared in courtrooms throughout southern and central Illinois and has honed his advocacy skills through hundreds of court appearances in several jurisdictions. John also has a wide range of experience in corporate and transactional matters. In addition to forming new corporate entities for clients, John has represented corporate clients through complex asset and stock purchases, employment matters, real estate developments, and collection matters. A unique area of John’s practice is in the fiber-optic communications industry where he has represented clients in the construction and sale of fiber-optic communication systems.. John’s educational background strengthens his representation of clients, having earned a Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University in 1997, a Master’s of Public Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1992, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Millikin University in 1990. John stays current on new legal issues through continuing legal education courses attended annually.. John is involved in the Edwardsville community and is pleased to have served on the board of the Edwardsville YMCA and of the Children’s Home and Aid-Southern Illinois Region. In addition to being the Chair of the Fire and Police Commission for the City of Edwardsville, he is a member of the Goshen Rotary Club and serves on the property committee of the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. John and his wife, Stacey, have two children and live in Edwardsville.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Edwardsville and surrounding areas.