$ 195-250 per hour
Alan Farris has served the residents of Southern Illinois as a general practitioner for over 35 years. His law practice includes litigation, family, commercial, estate planning, real estate, probate and criminal law. Alan has served as the City Attorney for the City of Sparta since 1991, as well as representing several other Villages in the area. In addition, Mr. Farris is general counsel for a myriad of local businesses.
Alan has been a member of the Illinois and local Bar Associations since 1979. As a veteran municipal attorney, Alan has worked extensively in the area of Tax Increment Financing. He is a member of the ITIA and has presented numerous programs in this regard.
Mr. Farris has completed CLE courses in Family Mediation Training and presently serves as a Family Mediator in order to assist in the resolution of parenting matters.
After graduating magna cum laude in 1976 from Monmouth College, Mr. Farris graduated Drake University School of Law and was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois that same year. He has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the So. Dist. of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.
Alan resides in Sparta with his wife, Sarah, and sons Jeffrey and Jared. An avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, he can be found most summer evenings cheering on his favorite major league baseball team. He is also an active member of the Sparta Lions Club, serving as President for 2011-2012.
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46 years | 1,000 cases
46 years | 5,000 cases
46 years | 1,000 cases
46 years | 1,000 cases
$ 195-250 per hour
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Acquired: 1979
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Po Box 314, 221 S Market, Sparta, IL, 62286-0314
19 Client Reviews
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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
1993 - Present
Owner, Farris Law Office
1983 - 1993
Partner, Conn, Clendenin, Norton & Farris
1979 - 1983
Associate, Conn & Clendenin
2001 - Present
Steeleville Area Chamber of CommerceMember
1991 - Present
Illinois Tax Increment AssocationMember
1982 - Present
Sparta Lions ClubBoard Member
1981 - Present
Sparta Area Chamber of CommerceMember
1979 - Present
Randolph County Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2010
Randolph County Bar AssociationPresident
1992 - 1993
Sparta Area Chamber of CommercePresident
Won Appeal
Won Appeal
Won Appeal
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
Tax Increment Finance
2000
Success Stories of Tax Increment Finance
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