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Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. is a law firm established in 1977 with an office in Mount Vernon, IL. At this office location, there are 8 lawyers practicing banking law, civil litigation, insurance defense and 9 other areas of law.

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4.3
Family Law
Posted by Ian
February 10, 2025
Hired Attorney Aaron Carnine

Carnine was great to work with, understanding, and easy to communicate with, as well (which stands in stark contrast with every other lawyer I've worked with). Got me a good deal with my divorce, even with my ex trying to put as many hurdles in our path as possible. I would highly recommend to anyone who's having to deal with the incredibly hard prospect of divorce.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 07, 2025
Hired Attorney Aaron Carnine

I find Aaron to be very professional and takes your case authentically finding solutions and amenable endings to a difficult time in your life. He is very detailed and is great in explaining the legal process so you not in the dark. I drove over an hour and a half to find him as my attorney and no regret to the choice of Aaron to represent me. He is one of a kind!

 
Family Law
Posted by David
May 14, 2024
Hired Attorney Aaron Carnine

Attorney Aaron Carnine treated my situation with the utmost professionalism and even more importantly - kindness. He was attentive to my concerns during this extremely difficult time and gave me the clear and concise guidance I needed to find my way through the process. He explained everything in a way I was able to quickly understand and that clarity made it so much easier to progress in a positive way. He was extremely focused on what was best for me and my daughter, which also gave me comfort. I would highly recommend this attorney.

 
Family Law
Posted by Brynn
November 01, 2023
Hired Attorney Aaron Carnine

Keeps me up to date on my case and makes sure I know all that is going on. Is very organized and able to show me how my assets and debts work out, the risks and rewards. Is objective and not judgmental.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 01, 2019
Hired Attorney Aaron Carnine

Mr. Carnine is a fantastic lawyer. He has a great understanding of the situation you're in, and does whatever it takes to get things right. I am grateful he was my attorney.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 27, 2017
Hired Attorney Aaron Carnine

Mr. Carnine exhibits exceptional expertise in this arena. Focused and thorough in everything. Doesn't pursue costly matters with no real hope of accomplishing something and discusses that clearly with you. Very good to communicate with, he gets back as quickly as he can. Extremely happy with his services and cost for services. Would readily recommend him to anyone. So glad to have on our side with such important issues at stake.

 
Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
August 26, 2017
Hired Attorney Aaron Carnine

Mr. Carnine is very good at what he does and you can see that this is his passion. He listens to his clients and provides advice that is genuinely the best for you. If you have any questions or are unclear about anything that may be happening in the case he takes the time to listen and then thoroughly explain the process. I have never felt rushed with him or that he was too busy for us. I could go on and on about Mr. Carnine but a 500 character count of words will not allow.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2015
Hired Attorney Aaron Carnine

Very professional service - appointment was timely and his advice was very relevant

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Areas of Law

  • Banking Law
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Civil Practice 1
    • General Civil Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Creditor Bankruptcy
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Employment Law
  • Family Law
  • Natural Resources 1
    • Mineral Law
  • Real Estate 1
    • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Wills, Trusts and Estates

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1977

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: Country Mutual Insurance Co.; Peoples National Bank, N.A.; State Farm Automobile Insurance Co.; Peabody Energy; The American Coal Company; Williamson Energy Company.

    Representative Clients: Collins Brothers Oil Co.; Consolidation Coal Co.; Country Mutual Insurance Co.; Travelers Insurance; State Farm Insurance; Pekin Insurance Co.; Employers Casualty Co.; St. Paul Insurance Cos.; Milwaukee Mutual Insurance Co.; Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co.; Millers Mutual Insurance Co.; Exxon Coal U.S.A.; Freeman United Coal Co.; Union Insurance Group; American International Group; Indiana Insurance Co.; Shelter Insurance Co.; Continental Western Insurance Co.; Countrymark Cooperative LLP; Rockford Mutual Ins. Co.; The American Coal Company; Peoples National Bank; Monterey Coal Company; Foundation Coal Company; International Coal Group; Colt, LLC; Lexington Coal Company; Williamson Energy Company, LLC; Illinois Fuels Company, LLC; Old National Bank; Peabody Energy; Marathon Oil; Erie Insurance Co.; Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association; Benoist Brothers Supply, Inc.; Illinois Casualty Insurance; Bituminous Insurance Company.

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Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C.

4.3
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108 S. Ninth StreetP.O. Box 4007Mount Vernon, IL 62864U.S.A.

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