Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Springfield, IL
Kopec, White & Spooner has served businesses and families in Springfield and Central Illinois for decades, delivering over 80 years of combined legal expertise. Our attorneys specialize in business law, family law, litigation, real estate, and estate planning, providing tailored solutions for small business owners, individuals, and families. With a focus on trust and professionalism, we guide clients through complex legal challenges, including franchise law compliance, divorce proceedings, probate matters, and civil litigation. Our team includes AV-rated attorneys recognized for excellence, including Scott Spooner, a Leading Lawyer in Illinois for insurance and medical malpractice defense.We prioritize collaborative relationships with clients and their professional teams to ensure strategic outcomes. Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience, having tried numerous cases to verdict in state and federal courts. Active in the community, we hold leadership roles in local organizations like the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Our practice combines deep legal knowledge with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring clients receive practical counsel aligned with their unique needs. We emphasize transparency, ethical representation, and long-term client relationships built on reliability and results-driven advocacy.
Services
Business Law
Family Law
Litigation
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Probate Law
Franchise Law
Insurance Defense
Civil Trial Practice
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of combined legal experience in Springfield and Central Illinois.
- Our attorneys are AV-rated for professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.
- We provide personalized counsel for business, family, and estate planning matters.
- Our team includes recognized experts in insurance defense and franchise law.
- We maintain active leadership roles in local legal and business communities.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Leading Lawyers Network
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice assists small business owners with entity formation, contract negotiations, and franchise law compliance. We provide strategic counsel for mergers, acquisitions, and business succession planning. Our attorneys ensure clients navigate legal complexities with confidence, protecting their interests in Springfield and Central Illinois.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, and spousal support. Our attorneys prioritize amicable resolutions but are prepared to litigate contested cases. We also assist with adoptions, prenuptial agreements, and post-judgment modifications, ensuring outcomes that protect families' futures.
Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in insurance defense, professional negligence, and personal injury cases. With decades of courtroom experience, we secure favorable verdicts in state and federal courts. We also handle alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, for efficient resolutions.
Estate Planning
We craft customized estate plans using wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Our attorneys address tax planning, probate avoidance, and business succession strategies. We collaborate with clients' financial advisors to ensure comprehensive plans that reflect their unique goals and family dynamics.
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including contract negotiations, title disputes, and lease agreements. Our attorneys handle closings, zoning issues, and construction-related litigation, ensuring compliance with Illinois law for buyers, sellers, and developers.
People
A. Michael Kopec
Attorney
A. Michael Kopec specializes in business law and franchise law, with over 40 years of experience. He has tried numerous civil cases to verdict and is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
David V. White
Attorney
David V. White focuses on litigation and family law, with expertise in insurance defense and real estate matters. He is a former instructor for the American Institute for Paralegal Studies.
Scott D. Spooner
Attorney
Scott D. Spooner handles insurance defense and professional negligence cases. He has tried over 70 civil cases to verdict and is AV-rated and recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Illinois.
Questions
What areas of law does Kopec, White & Spooner specialize in?
We specialize in business law, family law, litigation, real estate law, and estate planning, serving clients in Springfield and Central Illinois.
How experienced are your attorneys in courtroom litigation?
Our attorneys have over 80 years of combined experience and have tried numerous civil cases to verdict in state and federal courts.
Do you offer estate planning services for small business owners?
Yes, we provide business succession planning and estate strategies tailored to small business owners' unique needs.
Can you assist with franchise law compliance?
Yes, A. Michael Kopec has extensive experience in franchise law compliance and disclosure document preparation across the U.S.
How do you handle contested family law cases?
We prioritize amicable resolutions but are prepared to litigate contested cases, focusing on clients' and children's best interests.
What community involvement does the firm have?
We hold leadership roles in the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and local bar associations, actively supporting community initiatives.
