You would never make a medical decision without first consulting a doctor, so why make a legal decision without first consulting a lawyer? Whether you have suffered a serious personal injury, need to plan your and your family's future, or are buying or selling your home, an experienced lawyer can help you protect your rights and explain your options. At the law offices of Lackey & Stevenson, P.C., we will provide you expert advice and guidance in a manner that you can understand, so that you can make informed decisions.

Firm History

Founded in 1971, we have been providing our clients throughout Southern Illinois with superior legal representation and advice for over thirty-five years. With over 120 years of combined experience, our attorneys have the expertise our clients need and provide the caring personal service they deserve. We are dedicated to providing sound advice, and prompt, superior service. We will keep you informed throughout the process, make sure your questions are answered and provide you with the best possible results. 

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury & Wrongful Death: If you have suffered a serious personal injury or have lost a loved one as a result of an accident or the negligence of another, we will be there for you to ensure that you get the recovery you are entitled to. We help you through the complicated maze of insurance and medical claims, and claims for lost income and pain and suffering. Insurance companies have lawyers on their side. We even the playing field for you. We offer free consultations on injury and death cases and we only get paid if we recover for you. Know your rights before signing them away.
• Estate Planning & Elder Law: From wills and estates to nursing home planning, we can help you develop a plan tailored to your specific needs. We create comprehensive estate plans for young families, those in their golden years, and everyone in between. We advise clients on their options for financing long-term care and alternatives to nursing homes and also how to protect their assets in the event long-term care is necessary.
• Real Estate: Do not buy or sell real estate without the advice of experienced legal counsel. Mistakes made by those unfamiliar with the complex legal requirements of your real estate transactions can be very costly. Know exactly what you are getting from your real estate transaction. We handle commercial, residential, and agricultural real estate purchases and sales.
• Municipal Law: For over thirty-five years we have provided local municipalities with corporate counsel and representation.
• Banking Law: We provide corporate counsel for a variety of financial institutions, including banks, trust companies, and savings and loan institutions.
• Oil, Gas, and Coal: We have over 35 years experience in representing persons in matters of oil, gas, coal and other mineral rights. We resolve disputes regarding mineral rights, assist buyers and sellers, and provide advice to mineral owners, operators, and leasehold interest owners.
• Business Law: From purchases and sales to business formation and contract negotiation, we provide expert advice and service to our business clients. 

Contact Us

Our offices in Centralia and Breese, Illinois, are handicap-accessible and open Monday through Friday 8:30-5. Evening and Saturday hours are available by appointment. We are also available by appointment. Contact us today for more information and find out how we can help you.

At the Centralia and Breese, IL law offices of Lackey & Stevenson, we represent clients throughout lower Illinois, including Mt. Vernon, Salem, Nashville, Carlyle, Trenton, Vandalia, Marion County, Clinton County, Bond County, Washington County, Jefferson County, and Fayette County.

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