Lawyer Alphonse (Al) J. Pranaitis, graduated from University of Illinois, B.S., with honors, 1970 St. Louis University, J.D., 1975, is now employed by Hoagland, Fitzgerald & Pranaitis at 401 Market Street P.O. Box 130 Alton, IL 62002.

While being a member of Alton-Wood River (Vice President, 2000; President, 2002), Madison County (Treasurer, 1979-1980; Secretary, 1984-1985), Illinois State and American Bar Associations; Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (Editor in Chief, IDC Quarterly 2008-2009; Board of Directors, June 2009-); Defense Research Institute; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers., Alphonse (Al) J. Pranaitis is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Alphonse (Al) J. Pranaitis as your lawyer, you should consider whether Alphonse (Al) J. Pranaitis offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Alphonse (Al) J. Pranaitis has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Alphonse (Al) J. Pranaitis's office is located at Alton, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Alphonse (Al) J. Pranaitis has been admitted in 1975, Illinois; 2004, Missouri. His or her practice areas include Personal Injury; Product Liability; Medical Malpractice; Legal Malpractice; Construction Accidents.

Alphonse (Al) J. Pranaitis's college and law school education includes University of Illinois, B.S., with honors, 1970, St. Louis University, J.D., 1975. Other biographical background includes Law Clerk for Justice Charles Jones, Appellate Court of Illinois, 1975-1976. Publications: Monograph: Voir Dire in Civil Jury Trials: Illinois," IDC Quarterly, Vol. 14, No. 1, First Quarter-2004, pp. M-1 to M-11; " Collaring the Collateral Source Rule," IDC Quarterly, Vol. 14, No. 1, First Quarter-2004, pp. 51 to 54; "Removal of Illinois Cases to Federal District Court, Confronting the 'Amount in Controversy' Conundrum and Other Concerns," IDC Quarterly, Vol. 14, No. 3, Third Quarter-2004; "Recent Opinion Regarding Voluntary Dismissal Orders Opens the Door for Potential Abuse," IDC Quarterly, Vol. 15, No. 2, Second Quarter-2005, pp. 58 to 63; "Beating Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Lawyers at the Pleading Stage," IDC Quarterly, Vol. 19, No. 2, Second Quarter-2009, pp. 34-39; "Use of Income Tax Returns, or Failure to File Them, to Diminish Damages for Lost Income or to Attack Plaintiff's Credibility," IDC Quarterly, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 42-45.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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