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Richard Lee Whitman

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-33%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($180/hour), Pro Bono (3%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

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Languages Spoken
  • Spanish

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Richard L. Whitman, Sr. is a 1969 graduate of Eastern Illinois University where he graduated as valedictorian. He graduated in 1972 from Northwestern... more

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“Excellent Lawyer”

Posted by: Steve, 2009-12-17 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Recently Mr. Whitman helped our family with a legal matter. His attention to detail was obvious along with his knowledge of the law. He answered our... more
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“Efficient, thorough Incorporation”

Posted by: a Corporate client, 2009-02-20 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Whitman helped us to form our corporation and supported us with our accounting set-up. We were able to have open, prompt answers to our many... more
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Thomas Robert Siegel

Mr. Whitman is a detail-oriented lawyer who is extremely thorough. He has a reputation for keeping clients well advised as well as his attention to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas Siegel , Monmouth (IL), Almost 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

39 years since Richard Lee Whitman was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active 1972 12/11/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Sr. Partner at STANSELL, WHITMAN & BABER 1973–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Northwestern Illinois University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1972
Eastern Illinois University Political Science BS - Bachelor of Science 1969

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Illinois Super Lawyer Law and Politics Magazine 2007
AV RAting Martindale Hubbell 2001
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Mediator National Arbitration Forum 2004-present
Elder First Christian Church 1976-present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Actions in Accounting Chancery and Special Remedies 2008
Actions in Accounting Illinois Causes of Actions-Elements, Forms and Winning Tips 2002
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