Timothy Leighton | Bloomington Estate Planning Lawyer
Timothy Leighton 
Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Probate, Business, Mediation
- Law Office: Leighton Legal Group LLC
- Bloomington Law Firms
- Law School: The George Washington University Law School, J.D. 1988
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 36 years
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Most of Tim’s business Clients are closely-held enterprises or tax-exempt organizations. They rely on Tim for business formation, transition, transaction, employment, development and succession planning needs.
Clients also rely on the firm for trust administration and probate. As a trusted advisor, Tim serves as trustee of several Client trusts. He implements Client priorities while managing their assets.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law | Leighton Legal Group, LLC | Bloomington, IL | Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Washington University Law School | J.D. | Law School | 1988 |
| Georgetown University | B.A. | 1981 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1989 |
| Maryland | 1988 |
| Illinois | 1999 |
Associations
- Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present
<br />Community Cancer Center Foundation | President 2015 - 2018 | Vice President 2014 - 2015 | Director 2013 - 2018
<br />Multicultural Leadership Institute | Mentor 2013 - 2014 | Pro Bono Counsel 2012 - 2018
<br />Challenger Learning Center | Board Member | 2013 - 2017
<br />Illinois Bar Foundation, Planned Giving Committee | Member | 2009 - Present
<br />Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | President 2017 - 2018 | Vice President 2015 - 2017 | Treasurer 2013 - 2015 | Director 2010 - 2018
<br />McLean County Bar Association | Mentor | 2011 - 2013
<br />Illinois State Bar Association, Business Advice and Financial Planning Section | Chair | 2010 - 2011
<br />American Bar Association | Chair, Committee on Business Advice & Financial Planning | 2008 - 2009
<br />OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation | Treasurer and Council Member | 2006 - 2013
<br />Illinois State Bar Association | Member, Committee on Law Related Education | 2006 - 2008
<br />Recovery Starts Today, Inc. | Chair, Committee on Governance and Nominations; Board Member | 2006 - 2013
<br />Easter Seals | Chair, Bloomington Community Board; Chair, Comm on Govt Relns | 2006 - 2013
<br />McLean County Bar Association | Treasurer | 1999 - 2001
Honors & Awards
- Over 30 years of experience practicing law.
Cases
Publications
- SFSP Quarterly Conference | Trusts for Achieving Client Objectives | 2013
Illinois Civil Unions - Now What To Do | Illinois Civil Unions and Estate Planning | 2011
Advance Directives in Illinois | Advance Medical Directives for Peace of Mind | 2010
Business Entity Formation CLE | Organizational Documents and Preserving the Veil | 2008
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
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Service Type: Private
Update Date: 2018-05-10
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