Michael Timothy Mahoney

Michael Timothy Mahoney

also known as Mike Mahoney

1.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Chillicothe, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Probate ... +2 more

1011 N Second St, Chillicothe, IL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 40%

This is our number 1 practice area and the entire family law arena has been our primary professional focus for in excess of 30 years. Divorce entails earth shaking financial and emotional issues which require expert guidance from a seasoned professional. We attempt to serve the role as peace maker first in an effort to achieve a fair settlement. If settlement is not possible on fair terms we are prepared to aggressively litigate custody, child support, maintenance, and property issues.

46 years | 3,500 cases

40%
Probate 20%

A lawyer should be consulted as soon as possible following funeral and burial arrangements to determine the steps necessary to settle a decedent's estate. When in person consultation is not feasible initial contact by e-mail or telephone works great. Our philosophy is to assist our clients in avoiding probate whenever reasonably possible. When probate is necessary we believe in settling estates as soon as the law will allow resulting in a minimum of expense and hassle for everyone.

46 years | 750 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

Our law firm handles all varieties of residential and commercial real estate transactions. We prepare all of the legally required contracts, disclosure forms, and other documents necessary to close the transaction. We even provide title insurance in connection with all of these transactions. Perhaps most importantly we strive to be price competitive and we understand that "time is of the essence" regarding your transaction and will provide same day or next day service in most cases.

46 years | 1,600 cases

20%
Personal Injury 10%

Persons injured outside of the workplace under circumstances giving rise to liability claims against responsible parties and their insurance carriers has been a regular component of law practice for in excess of 30 years. All of the consultations are free and we offer free case evaluations. We handle these matters on a contingency fee basis ranging from 20 percent to 1/3 of the total recovery. Further on the smaller claims (unlike the big firms) our fee never exceeds the client's portion.

46 years | 400 cases

10%
Workers Compensation 10%

Representing injured workers has been a major practice concentration for our firm over the past 30 years. Our contingency fee is normally 20 percent of any contested benefits. This practice area is becoming more contentious on account of a negative attitude by our law makers to assist injured workers along side of very aggressive insurance claims tactics. Thus hiring an experienced and aggressive lawyer who will personally handle your claim and not delegate it to a young associate is vital.

46 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Michael T. Mahoney, Ltd.

1011 N Second St, Chillicothe, IL, 61523

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Michael Timothy Mahoney's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not good for divorce

Would not recommend for divorce representation. His office billed in 15minute intervals, but often double billed me for mistakes they made that I had to find and point out for correction. Delegated tasks like calculating maintenance and child support but did not seem very familiar with doing that o...r anything out of the ordinary like when a partner doesn’t pay SS taxes. He talked himself up as a master negotiator, but when it came down to actual negotiation, all he would advise is to settle for what my ex wanted, which was not helpful and felt like he was working for her while billing me. Replaced him and got a much better result.

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Michael Timothy Mahoney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Drew Parker

Family lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I certainly endorse Mike. He is highly intelligent, thoughtful, and considerate. In addition, he is remarkably tough in the courtroom. I have always found him to be a very worthy adversary in any case. He's just a fine attorney in all respects."

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Robert Parker

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike has a wealth of experience and respect in the community that he brings to cases. At the same time, he is pragmatic and reasonable, and you can count on him to protect your interests even as he is fair on your pocketbook. As an attorney who has handled cases against Mike, I can say that he gets the results his clients expect, he cuts to the chase and doesn't waste time, and he treats everyone with respect in the process."

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Robert McBride

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Ryan Anderson

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Georgia Heth

Child support lawyer

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Mark Zalcman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Parker

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Drew Parker

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Timothy Newlin

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Michelle Eggert

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Civic Achievement Award, City of Chillicothe

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Sole practitioner, Michael T. Mahoney, Ltd.

1982 - 1985

Partner, Edmonds, Laukitis & Mahoney

1979 - 1982

Associate Attorney, Kehr & Edmonds, P.C.

Associations

2006 - Present

Pearce foundation

Board of Directors

2000 - Present

Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Peoria County Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Proctor Hospital v Taylor

Won case at both trial and appellate levels

Foreman v Commonwealth Edison

won on appeal

In re Marriage of Good

Lost case at trial level but won case on appeal

IN re Estate of Tully

won at trial and appellate levels

Greater Chillicothe Sanitary District v Prather

won at trial and appellate levels

City of Peoria v Feuchter

won at trial and appellate levels

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Education

1979

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Loyola University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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