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William Lester Breedlove
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-250 per hour
Contingency
15%-45%
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 13 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 15 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Breedlove Legal, LLC
3610 25th Street, Suite 3, Moline, IL, 61265
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Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2020 | Employment & Labor
Employment Matters
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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Experience
Honors
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2020
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2019
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2019
Emerging Lawyers, Leading Lawyers in America
2016
Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Valedictorian, Instituto de Empresa
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Breedlove Legal, LLC
2012 - 2017
Associate, Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham, LLC
Associations
2020 - Present
Rock Island County Bar AssociationBoard of Managers
2020 - Present
WQPT-PBSLocal Vice Chairman
2012 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Rock Island County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Journal of Law, Technology & PolicyEditor-in-Chief
Education
2011
instituto de Empresa
LL.M - Master of Laws
2010
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
African Network of Constitutional Lawyers
Civil Penalties and Enforcement for Foreign Electoral Bribery
Publications
2011
African Network of Constitutional Lawyers
Foreign Campaign Finance as Bribery
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the protocol for distributing Trust Assets to beneficiaries that no longer exist ?
03 Jul 2020
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How can we get information about a will/trust if the executor refuses to provide information??
30 Jun 2020
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Am I entitled to a refund on my gym membership's annual fees if they were not taken out on the date specified in our contract?
03 Jul 2020