Lawyer John S. Elias, graduated from Dartmouth College, A.B., Economics, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Rufus Choate Scholar, Dartmouth General Fellowship, 1973; Oxford University, Oxford, England, M.A., Philosophy, Politics/Economics, 1975 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1979; New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1982, is now employed by Elias, Meginnes, Riffle & Seghetti, P.C. at 416 Main Street, Suite 1400 Peoria, IL 61602.

While being a member of Peoria County, Illinois State (Vice Chairman, 1989 and Chairman, 1990, Federal Tax Section Council) and American Bar Associations., John S. Elias is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John S. Elias as your lawyer, you should consider whether John S. Elias 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 John S. Elias has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John S. Elias's office is located at Peoria, 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.

John S. Elias has been admitted in 1979, Illinois; 1980, Ohio; 1981, New York; 1982, Massachusetts; 1984, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Tax Court;. His or her practice areas include Corporate Law, Tax Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax Disputes and Litigation.

John S. Elias's college and law school education includes Dartmouth College, A.B., Economics, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Rufus Choate Scholar, Dartmouth General Fellowship, 1973; Oxford University, Oxford, England, M.A., Philosophy, Politics/Economics, 1975, Harvard Law School, J.D., 1979; New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1982. Other biographical background includes Recipient, Reynolds Memorial Scholarship. Clerk to Justice William B. Brown, Ohio Supreme Court, 1979-1981. Lecturer: Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education; New York University Tax Institute; Illinois State Bar Association Law Ed. Series. Author: "Preferred Stock Recapitalization: Income, Estate and Gift Tax Issues," 13 J. Corp. Taxation 332 (Winter 1987); "The Partnerships Capital Freeze: A Path Through the Maze," 40 Tax Lawyer 45 (Fall 1986); "Below-Market Loans After the Tax Reform Act of 1984," 73 Ill. Bar Journal 554 (June 1985); "Tax Reform Act of 1986: Provisions of Interest to Financial Institutions," Legal Bulletin (January 1987).. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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