Katherine Jean Tillery, Business Attorney in Belleville, Illinois
Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Class Action, and Litigation · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Belleville, IL
Practicing business in Belleville since 1977.
- 49+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Katherine Jean Tillery is an attorney based in Belleville, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation. Katherine has over 49 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Belleville, IL
- Experience
- over 49 years
- Known for
- Business · Class Action · Litigation
- Handles Business, Class Action, and Litigation matters from Belleville, IL.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Katherine Jean Tillery: Katherine Jean Tillery is an attorney based in Belleville, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation. Katherine has over 49 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Katherine takes on
Katherine concentrates on business, class action, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Class Action
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Litigation
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Business cases in Belleville, Illinois
Katherine takes business matters in Belleville, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Belleville, Illinois
Katherine takes class action matters in Belleville, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Belleville, Illinois
Katherine takes litigation matters in Belleville, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Katherine Jean Tillery — business lawyer in Belleville
Katherine Jean Tillery is an attorney based in Belleville, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation. Katherine has over 49 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Katherine Jean Tillery is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, commercial, class action and 1 other area of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Illinois College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years. Katherine practices in Belleville, IL.
Katherine's approach to business cases
Katherine Jean Tillery is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, commercial, class action and 1 other area of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Illinois College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years. Katherine practices in Belleville, IL.
Clients Katherine works with
Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and litigation matters in Belleville and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
St. Louis University
J.D. · 1977
Illinois College
B.A. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Katherine's state bar admissions
Missouri
1991 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1979 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1977 · ACTIVE
Katherine studied at J.D. in St. Louis University and B.A. in Illinois College.
Law school and academic background
Katherine completed J.D. in St. Louis University and B.A. in Illinois College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Katherine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Katherine's professional memberships and bar associations
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membership
Clair County, Illinois State Bar Associations The Missouri Bar
membership
Locations
Katherine Jean Tillery's office in Belleville
Katherine's primary office is at 10 Executive Woods Court, Belleville, IL, 62226. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Katherine Jean Tillery — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Katherine. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Belleville.
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1 client review
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How to hire Katherine Jean Tillery — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Belleville, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katherine
Katherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Jean Tillery
How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Belleville?
Katherine is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new business clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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