About Sean
Biography
Have successfully litigated numerous types of civil cases to resolution, obtaining millions of dollars in settlements/judgments for clients. Have successfully defended all types of criminal cases, including several high-profile cases. Have served as a mediator in civil litigation disputes. Have argued two cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals, two cases before the Illinois Court of Appeals, and one case before the Illinois Supreme Court.
Experienced Criminal and Personal Injury Attorney practicing throughout East-Central Illinois.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
30 years
30 years
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 24 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 29 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Sean Mccoy Britton's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
5 Client Reviews
Sean Mccoy Britton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sean is a hard-working lawyer who gets great results for his clients."
"Sean is an extremely competent and knowledgeable attorney very dedicated to providing the highest quality of representation to his clients. We have had some mutual clients over the past several years, so I have the benefit of their perspective as well."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Sean in a complicated personal injury matter in which we both represented plaintiffs. From that experience, I have referred him many criminal clients and he has done a fine job for them. He is a solid attorney and a great guy."
"I have known Sean for the majority of my professional career. He has distinguished himself in the legal community as a practitioner of high ethical standards and impressive talent. His thoroughness and knowledge of the law is matched only by his devotion to providing the highest possible legal services to his clients. I give Sean my highest possible endorsement."
"I have known Sean ever since I started working as an attorney. He has a good reputation in the legal community and he is a very likable person."
Administrative law lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Medical malpractice lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Coles County 20 under 40 Class of 2009, Journal Gazette/Times Courier Newspaper
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
CV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Britton Law Offices, LLC
2013 - 2013
Adjunct Professor, University Of Illinois College Of Law
2007 - 2010
Partner, Hefner, Eberspacher, & Tapella, LLC
2002 - 2006
Attorney, Ronald Tulin, Ltd.
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Ferriby, Houston, & Belanger
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Theodore S. Andris
1996 - 1999
Attorney, Small, Toth, Baldridge & Van Belkum, P.C.
Associations
2017 - Present
American Bar FoundationFellow
2015 - Present
Association of Distinguished Trial CounselMember
2007 - Present
Charleston Lodge #35, A.F. & A.M.Lifetime Member
2002 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Coles-Cumberland Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2014 - 2015
Charleston Lodge #35, A.F. & A.M.Master
2013 - 2014
Charleston Lodge #35, A.F. & A.M.Senior Warden
2013 - 2013
Charleston Lodge #35, A.F.& A.M.Junior Warden
2011 - 2013
United Way of Coles County, Inc.President
2008 - 2013
Charleston Lodge #35, A.F. & A.M.Secretary
2008 - 2017
Coles County Historical SocietyBoard Member/Vice-President
2007 - 2016
United Way of Coles County, Inc.Board of Directors
2006 - 2011
Illinois State Bar Association Standing Committee on ARDCMember
2000 - 2002
State Bar of Michigan, District I Character and Fitness Review CommitteeReviewer
1998 - 2002
James Madison College Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors
1995 - 1996
Wayne State University Law School Student Board of GovernorsPresident
1994 - 1995
Wayne State University Law School Student Board of Governors2nd Year Class Representative
1993 - 1994
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, Wayne State University Law SchoolVice-President
1993 - 1994
Wayne State University Law School Student Board of Governors1st Year Class Representative
Sample of Legal Cases
Illinois Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeals
Illinois Court of Appeals found a duty on the part of Defendant school district to protect from a potential child predator, particularly where allegations made that the district had falsified employment history.
Illinois Court of Appeals held that, prior to disclosure of a physician's patient database, the trial court should first conduct an in camera inspection for relevancy.
Education
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Written Discovery Techniques
1999
Conferring of Honorary Membership, Alumni Association
1996
Address as Class President
Activity
Legal Answers