Alan R. Farris

Alan R. Farris

4.9
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at Sparta, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Government, Business ... +2 more

Po Box 314, 221 S Market, Sparta, IL

About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Divorce, Parentage, Child Custody, Child Support, Post-Divorce Modification, Adoption, Order of Protection, Child Abuse and Mediation

46 years | 1,000 cases

35%
Government 25%

Representation of multiple municipal corporations as general counsel and in litigation.

46 years | 5,000 cases

25%
Business 15%

Setting up Corporations, LLC's, Partnership, etc. Representing multiple local business as registered agent.

46 years | 1,000 cases

15%
General Practice 15%

Criminal, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, Contracts and Collections

46 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Probate 10%

Estates and Estate Planning and Guardianships

46 years | 750 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 195-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Alan R. Farris

Po Box 314, 221 S Market, Sparta, IL, 62286-0314

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Alan R. Farris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Legal Professional, would highly recommend...

Extremely pleased with Mr. Farris. He let me know what to expect with every aspect of my divorce case. Official documentation on my case was always sent to me in a timely manner. My questions were answered or replied to almost immediately. His staff is courteous, knowledgeable and easy to work w...ith.

Posted by Craig Yoch-Gateway FS, Inc. | September 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Outstanding Professional for over 40 years

Mr. Farris handles all legal matters in Monroe and Randolph Counties for our company. He handles all collection matters as well as additional legal matters for us as they arise. He and his staff handle all cases with the utmost professionalism and in a timely manner. All questions we have on cases ar...e answered immediately and with a full explanation behind it. At times, Mr. Farris has been honest with stating whether or not a case is worth pursuing due to complexity, cost incurred compared to recovery, etc. If there is ever an issue that he would have difficulty handling, he would take his time to educate himself on the matter before taking it on or refer us to someone else in his network to better serve us in that case. Over my career, I have worked with multiple attorneys on multiple issues and Alan Farris has been the best we have ever worked with, hands down. We look to Mr. Farris's office to handle all our legal matters and look forward to a continued long term relationship.

Posted by Mark | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

It has been two and a half years since my divorce was finalized. Alan Farris accurately assessed my situation, clearly advised me of my options, and guided me through the minefield of my divorce. There were retirement accounts, investment properties, and my spouse's gambling debts to be resolved. The... assets and debts were divided fairly and the judge had no reservations or issues when approving the settlement. My life is vastly improved and I am financially better off than before the divorce, which is not the case with most.

Posted by Matt | October 29, 2014 | Child Support

Experienced, Honest, and Professional

I worked with Mr. Farris on a recent child support modification case. I could not have been more impressed with Mr. Farris' professionalism and honesty, and in particular his communication with me related to what could possibly happen in court and his expectation of the end result. It's clear that hi...s experience and demeanor makes him an excellent partner in family law matters.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Lawyers in Illinois, The Legal Network

2013

Top Lawyers in Illinois, The Legal Network

2006

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

1999

Sam Wallton Business Leader Award, Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Farris Law Office

1983 - 1993

Partner, Conn, Clendenin, Norton & Farris

1979 - 1983

Associate, Conn & Clendenin

Associations

2001 - Present

Steeleville Area Chamber of Commerce

Member

1991 - Present

Illinois Tax Increment Assocation

Member

1982 - Present

Sparta Lions Club

Board Member

1981 - Present

Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce

Member

1979 - Present

Randolph County Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2010

Randolph County Bar Association

President

1992 - 1993

Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Maybell v. Illinois Liquor Control Commission

Won Appeal

Hanna v. Federal Land Bank Association of Southern Illinois

Won Appeal

In Re: Marriage of Foster

Won Appeal

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Education

1979

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Monmouth College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Conference

Tax Increment Finance

2000

Illinois Tax Increment Association Annual Conference

Success Stories of Tax Increment Finance

Languages

English

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