Columbia, IL - Illinois law can be complex and difficult to navigate, even for individuals with prior litigation experience. Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C., recognizes this challenge and is committed to providing knowledgeable counsel and advocacy to help clients achieve their objectives.

As a local law firm, the team helps clients in various practice areas without sacrificing one-on-one attention, legal statutes, and professional service. This approach has resulted in many awards, verdicts, and favorable resolutions, earning the firm and its team recognition, including the Martindale-Hubbell(R) Distinguished Peer Review Ratings(TM), recently awarded to Attorney Timothy Gutknecht.
With this recognition, Attorney Timothy Gutknecht is celebrating his high professional achievement and unwavering commitment to ethical standards in the legal field. The Martindale-Hubbell(R) Peer Review Ratings(TM) are an objective indicator of a lawyer's high ethical standards and professional ability, based on evaluations by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the United States and Canada. The 'Distinguished' rating is widely regarded as an excellent mark for an attorney with significant experience, indicating that their peers rank them at a high level of professional excellence.

Timothy Gutknecht is a principal attorney at Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C., was admitted to the bar in Illinois in 1993, and is a member of the Illinois Bar Association (ISBA). Throughout his career, he has practiced business law, estate planning, estate settlement, real estate law, corporate law, commercial litigation, general civil litigation, criminal law, and appellate practice.
As a seasoned attorney, Timothy Gutknecht has been instrumental in many landmark cases tried to a jury verdict, such as Wilde v. Grindel, in the St. Louis County Circuit Court; Melching v. Dashner, in the Circuit Court for Randolph County, IL; Kitchens v. Garcia, in the Circuit Court for St. Clair County, IL; Spectrum Resources, Inc. v. Monroe County 9-1-1 Board, in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, IL; Stumpf v. Vogt, in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, IL, and more.
A graduate of Washington University School of Law (St. Louis, Missouri) and Amherst College (Amherst, Massachusetts), he has served as chair, vice president, and member of many prestigious legal associations, has been published, and has received numerous glowing reviews from his past clients.
"Tim Gutknecht treated me with respect and a professional attitude. His work was thorough and timely. I was initially afraid the cost would be more than I could afford, but I was pleasantly surprised when I received the bill." Jonathan, satisfied client.
With attorney Gutknecht and the team's dedication to professional excellence, ethical standards, and client-focused representation, Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. continues to serve individuals and businesses throughout Illinois with experienced legal counsel. Those interested in exploring their legal options can learn more about Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C., and their comprehensive approach to service by visiting the firm's website.
About Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C.
Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C. offers individuals and businesses legal options that not only address their needs but prepares them for the future. The team is well-versed in estate planning, probate services, real estate law, and business planning, relying on their breadth of experience to minimize clients' exposure to uncertainty.
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Name
Stumpf and Gutknecht, P.C.
Contact name
Tim Gutknecht
Contact phone
(618) 281-7626
Contact address
222 S Main St
City
Columbia
State
IL
Zip
62236
Country
United States
Url
https://sg-attorneys.com/
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