John Kerley - Springfield, IL
Attorney at Kerley & Talken PC
Business & Commercial Law Lawyers in Springfield, IL
431 S. Grand Ave West Springfield, IL 62704
- Free Consultation
Springfield Business & Commercial Law Lawyer
Updated: 05/19/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business & Commercial Law
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Litigation & Appeals
- Probate & Estate Administration 25%
- Trusts
- Wills
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Education
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Legal Education
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Southern Illinois University School of Law,
Carbondale,
Illinois, 1989
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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Southern Illinois University School of Law,
Carbondale,
Illinois, 1989
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Non Legal Education
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Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale,
U.S.A., 1983
B.S.
Major: Finance -
John A. Logan College, 1981
A.A.S.
Major: Marketing and Business Management
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Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale,
U.S.A., 1983
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, Associate
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1989
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1989
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 1989
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1990
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Contact
431 S. Grand Ave West
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217-814-0148
Fax: 217-523-0009
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.kerleylaw.com
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