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William Lester Breedlove

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  • Moline, IL
  • Licensed for 10 years
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About William

William L. Breedlove was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2010 and the Iowa Bar in 2012. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania and his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law. While in law school, William taught undergraduate ethics and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law Technology & Policy. Following law school, he received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, Spain where he was valedictorian and presented research in front of the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers in Rabat, Morocco.

Mr. Breedlove engages in all manner of litigation, including, but not limtied to bankruptcy, consumer protection, probate, and probate challenges. Mr. Breedlove's success in contest probates have earned him a sterling reputation in both Iowa and Illinois, and he earned a lifetime membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum as a result of obtaining a settlement in excess of one million dollars for clients in a contested probate matter.

Mr. Breedlove has successfully appeared for clients in the state courts of Iowa and Illinois, the Illinois Third District Appellate Court, the Central District of Illinois Federal Court, the Southern District of Iowa Bankruptcy Court, the Central District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court and as a pro hac vice attorney in the Eastern District of Arkansas Bankruptcy Court.

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Practice areas

OtherBankruptcy and debtLitigationEstate planningProbate
  1. Probate: 20%

    All manner of probate, from classic administration to probate contests, will challenges, trust invalidation in both Iowa and Illinois.

  2. Estate planning: 20%

    Utilizing Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and TODI documents for my clients, depending on their particular needs for residents of Iowa and Illinois.

  3. Litigation: 20%

    Civil litigation in both state and federal courts in Iowa and Illinois.

  4. Bankruptcy and debt: 20%

    Protecting consumers rights in bankruptcy, and filing chapters 7 and 13 and defending and prosecuting adversary complaints for violations of the bankrutpcy code in the Iowa and Illinois.

  1. Appeals: 10%

    Appeals in civil and criminal cases, and adverse bankruptcy rulings in both Iowa and Illinois.

  2. Real estate: 10%

    Residential real estate transactions in Iowa and Illinois.

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

Breedlove Legal, LLC

3610 25th Street
Suite 3
Moline, IL, 61265

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      IAActive201206/09/2021
      ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201006/05/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers7
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2020
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2020
      Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2020
      Top 40 Under 40The National Advocates2020
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2019
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2019
      Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2019
      Top 40 Under 40The National Advocates2019
      Emerging LawyersLeading Lawyers in America2019
      Lifetime MemberMillion Dollar Advocates Forum2016
      ValedictorianInstituto de Empresa2011
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerBreedlove Legal, LLC2017 - Present
      AssociateWinstein, Kavensky & Cunningham, LLC2012 - 2017
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Rock Island County Bar AssociationBoard of Managers2020 - Present
      WQPT-PBSLocal Vice Chairman2020 - Present
      National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember2012 - Present
      Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
      Rock Island County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
      Journal of Law, Technology & PolicyEditor-in-Chief2010 - 2011
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      African Network of Constitutional LawyersForeign Campaign Finance as Bribery2011
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      instituto de EmpresaLL.M - Master of Laws2011
      University of Illinois College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2010
      University of PennsylvaniaBA - Bachelor of Arts2007
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      African Network of Constitutional LawyersCivil Penalties and Enforcement for Foreign Electoral Bribery2011

      Reviews

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      Review William Breedlove

      Will Fight For You!

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      Mr. Breedlove fought expertly and diligently to get the best result for both me and the class I represented in the case. We ended up reaching a very agreeable settlement and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Employment Matters

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      I consulted Mr. Breedlove regarding a potential change in employment regarding what my rights and obligations were based on my current relationship with my employer. I was very pleased by his prompt response and courteous attitude. He was very knowledgeable and provided helpful advice.
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      Avoid!

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      Not only is he a higher-charging attorney in the area, he created a special, extra-high rate for my case because it was going to require some nights and weekends, according to him. Not good value. He literally took months to respond to some emails and phone call attempts. It's hard to believe an attorney is legally allowed to be this unresponsive. By doing absolutely nothing, he wasted an entire year of my daughter's life as she is bounced around between baby sitters not seeing her father, me. He did not put forth one iota of effort in my fight to get more time with my daughter. Here's the worst part: he waited until right before the trial to withdraw. Again, it's hard to believe an attorney is legally allowed to do this, to sabotage his own client's case so badly. If you are a father in a tough divorce case, avoid William Breedlove.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      John Remus, Family Attorney on Oct 28, 2020
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Breedlove is a strong advocate for his clients and respected among his peers is the Rock Island legal community.

      Paul Marriett, Probate Attorney on Jan 5, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$150-$250/hour
      • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
        30 minutes
      OTHER BILLING TYPES
      • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
        15%-45%
      • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.
        5%
      PAYMENT METHODS

      Cash, Check, Credit Card