Joseph Creen
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Biography
Joseph C. Creen has over 30 years experience in the practice of law, litigating cases in Iowa and Illinois state and federal courts and advising clients with personal, business and employment matters, real estate matters, individuals and families for estate planning needs and probate. Mr Creen has a varied and extensive trial practice experience, including personal injury, brain injury, product liability, wrongful death, slip and fall, auto cases, catastrophic injury, as well as contract and construction disputes, estate & probate matters, such as Will contest and undue influence, consumer protection, such as wrongful foreclosure or collections, and real estate litigation including condemnation, ownership disputes, and landlord-tenant problems. Joe was born at and lived at Notre Dame when his parents attended Univ. South Bend. He earned his BA degree from University of Notre Dame (with honors). He then volunteered with the US VISTA program where he worked on the south side of Chicago in the legal aide office and served by helping with various community issues. He married , Connie, and entered Drake Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree. Joe and Connie have two children and three grandchildren. Joe is in private practice of law in the Iowa-Illinois Quad City area. He is licensed in federal court, Iowa and Illinois. Joe serves on non-profit boards and community-school-church organizations and has helped many obtain IRS tax exempt status. He believes it is important to help local schools and various charities that service the poor, and to obtain justice and equal access to the courts for each individual and to protect each persons individual rights. He served on the board of directors in the Davenport legal aide, H.E.L.P. for 25 years. Joe is a coach of youth basketball
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Elder Law
Fees
- Contingent Fees - Contingency fee matters usually will relate to personal injury case, brain injury case, wrongful death case, and injuries from car crash and falls,
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Board of Directors and past officer H.E.L.P Legal Aide office
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Iowa Association of Justice member (1975 - Current)
Illinois Bar Association Member (1975 - Current)
American Association of Justice member (1975 - Current)
Iowa State Bar Member (1975 - Current)
American Bar Association member (1975 - Current)
Awards
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Sportsmanship Award
Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association 2014.0
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William Waterman Volunteer
Scott County Bar Assoc. 2010.0
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Pillar of Light Award
Quad City Youth Sports Foundation 2017.0
Note: Part of the mission of QCYSF is to recognize individuals who have given a big part of their lives to help our youth and youth sports improve. The "Pillar Of Light" award is given each year to nominated individuals that have gone above and beyond to make a difference. A "Pillar" is a strong foundation that maintains stability over time.. "Light" enhances growth, development, and enthusiasm.
Education
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Drake University Law School J.D. (1975) | Law
Year: 1975
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University of Notre Dame B.A. (1971) | Government, History
Year: 1971
Websites
http://www.bmckhlaw.com
Bush, Motto, Creen, Koury & Halligan PLC
5505 Victoria Ave, Davenport, IA 52807
(563) 344-8961