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Acquired: 1996
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1 North Park Avenue, Herrin, IL, 62948
10 Client Reviews
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Posted by Richard | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
When it matters the most
After discussing the dynamics of my case during my consultation with Mr. Kay, I knew immediately that I would retain him as my lawyer. During our first meeting, he made it very clear to me the many different legal options I may have available to me and discussed each one in depth. In addition to th...
Posted by Jason | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
True honest, very educated, over experienced,
At the beginning when Mr. Kay and i met . i was unsure on him. But after my research into other attorneys on helping me on my case. His words and way he described in detail things showed that he was the one for my case. Which it showed very much as my case went on. The book smart comes out and kno...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Flexible payments but do not expect much
Mr Kay was quite impressive during initial consultation. When it came to actually putting in the work his efforts were lack luster. I would not use his services for anything more complex than an open and shut case. He did not deliver.
I am aggressive criminal defense and DUI attorney and have worked hard to establish my reputation as a good attorney. I will attest that I have had no problems with any of my DUI clients since I opened my doors 1 ½ years ago. No complaints about my performance or not keeping clients informed or anything like that. I believe the above “review” is fictitious. I have recently expressed political ambitions and have a haunting suspicion the above review was written by a would-be political opponent or someone closely aligned with them. I have asked AVVO to disclose the name of who left this “review” so I could verify the claim that this person was my client. AVVO has a policy against disclosure of disclosure, saying they want to promote “openness.” I could sue AVVO and attempt to compel them to produce the records. In the end, its not worth my time or money to learn that my political opponent is willing to play dirty tricks. That is no great shock to anyone.
"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel Kay is a Trial Attorney, who possessions a wealth of experience and knowledge."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kay is an outstanding lawyer with top notch trial skills. I would not hesitate to recommend someone to Mr. Kay."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan & I have worked on opposite sides of Sexually Violent Person's cases in both jury & non jury trials. He was an Assistant Illinois Attorney & I a private defense attorney and he was very capable and knowledgeable regarding both trial & civil discovery. I heartily recommend him for any litigation."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2012 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Daniel Kay Attorney ay Law
2006 - 2011
Judge Advocate General - Senior Defense Attorney, United States Army Reserve
1999 - 2012
Assistant Attorney General, Illinois Attorney General's Office
1996 - 1998
Assistant Public Defender, Jackson County Public Defender's Office
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
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