
Edward Blake
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Estate Planning
Language
English Spanish
About
EDWARD J. BLAKE, JR. was born in East St. Louis, Illinois in 1952. He has been engaged in the private practice of law for more than 40 years.Education: St. Louis University (B.S.B.A., 1975); Southern Illinois University (M.B.A., 1977); St. Louis University (J.D., 1978); Washington University (LL.M., in Taxation, 1982).Member: The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis; St. Clair County, Illinois State (Member: Section on Estate Planning, 1987 – 1988; Federal Taxation, 1988 – 1989; Business Advice & Financial Planning, 1995-1996) and American Bar Association. Madison County Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, American Agricultural Law Association, Illinois State Trial Lawyers Association, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and Top 100 Family Lawyers in the State of Illinois. Illinois State Bar Association Section Member: (1) Trusts & Estates; (2) Family Law; (3) Agricultural Law; and (4) Civil Practice & Procedure. Auto Accident, Bankruptcy, Business, Child Custody, Child Support, Collaborative Divorce, Commercial Real Estate, Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Debt Settlement, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Employment, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Breaches of Fiduciary Duty, Family, Foreclosure, Immigration Law, Landlord/Tenant, Legal Malpractice, Litigation, Civil Lawsuits, Military Divorce, Nursing Home, Personal Injury, Probate, Estate Settlement, Real Estate, Securities, Sex Crimes, DCFS, Sexual Harassment, Tax, Internal Revenue Service, Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Traffic Tickets, Unemployment, White Collar Crime, Workman’s Compensation, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Real Estate
Family
Probate
Language
English Spanish
Contact
Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.Richland Executive Plaza II521 West Main Street, Suite 100Belleville, IL, 62220
Office: (618) 310-3100
Website: N/AReviews
I have a family case and use Mr. Blake for my court hearings. I am very pleased with the firm and the result I received. Without you, I wouldn't have gotten the result I did.
Richard helped me in an urgent matter. His style is quick, thorough and very professional - everything an attorney should be. Would recommend to anyone seeking legal help. Thank you Edward James!
Wish he could run for President! Too many events coming and this 2019 was the beginning. Probate an almost done lock down courthouse 2020. He did what was promised and expected with calm leadership to get it done months later because of Corvid 19 Then one month later roofing extensive damages inside out. Contractor disappears with$6500.00 and more more more. I hired Blake! He does what he is hired to provide. Trustworthy. Dont hesitate to make him your legal representative.I hired him to brush up a legal will and trust.
Despite my parents' best efforts, several issues arose with my mother's passing. Life insurance, vehicle ownership, and real estate issues were successfully addressed by Mr. Blake and his team, in a timely fashion, enabling us to avoid probate proceedings. Mr. Blake and his staff were consummate professionals: highly competent, and very personable. They ably represented us at a critical juncture in our lives, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C., for first-rate legal representation and services.
I have consulted with Ed Blake on numerous real estate transactions over the years and have always had positive results. His knowledge in this area is excellent. I would not hesitate to work with Ed in the future.
I have had many dealings with Attorney Ed Blake over the last 25 years. He has always handled this business in a professional and expeditious manner. He has good overall knowledge of the law. I would recommend Mr. Blake.
Mr. Blake's firm has been nothing but professional and helpful. Their ability to answer my questions in a professional and timely manner without making me feel as if I was just another client was extremely comforting to me. I would recommend Mr. Blake and his firm to friends and family every time.
Having known Mr. Blake for many years, it is always a pleasure communicating with him. We are a family business and it is comforting knowing that Mr. Blake takes interest in that. Let me assure you Mr. Blake and staff have an endless amount of knowledge on any subject matter. Having consulted many times on various real estate matters, his willingness to work together is only one of many things that make Mr. Blake top-notch. I would definitely recommend Mr. Blake on any legal matters.
I hired Mr. Blake to handle a somewhat difficult issue about a right of way to some farm land that I own and farm. The right of way was also bing used by a major public utility to access one of their distribution terminals. Mr. Blake dug into the complex issues and worked the with major public utility to gain my access and not interfere with my farm operation or the utilities operations. Mr. Blake handled the whole issue very quickly and at a very reasonable cost. He is first class and very detailed and careful in his work. Very professional and very reasonable!
Ed handled the purchase of my home in a very professional and expedited manner. I was kept advised of everything going on with my case. Gave good legal advice to make the transaction go smoothly. Will recommend him to anyone I know. Excellent attorney.
I have a family case and use Mr. Blake for my court hearings. I am very pleased with the firm and the result I received. Without you, I wouldn't have gotten the result I did.
Richard helped me in an urgent matter. His style is quick, thorough and very professional - everything an attorney should be. Would recommend to anyone seeking legal help. Thank you Edward James!
Wish he could run for President! Too many events coming and this 2019 was the beginning. Probate an almost done lock down courthouse 2020. He did what was promised and expected with calm leadership to get it done months later because of Corvid 19 Then one month later roofing extensive damages inside out. Contractor disappears with$6500.00 and more more more. I hired Blake! He does what he is hired to provide. Trustworthy. Dont hesitate to make him your legal representative.I hired him to brush up a legal will and trust.
Despite my parents' best efforts, several issues arose with my mother's passing. Life insurance, vehicle ownership, and real estate issues were successfully addressed by Mr. Blake and his team, in a timely fashion, enabling us to avoid probate proceedings. Mr. Blake and his staff were consummate professionals: highly competent, and very personable. They ably represented us at a critical juncture in our lives, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C., for first-rate legal representation and services.
I have consulted with Ed Blake on numerous real estate transactions over the years and have always had positive results. His knowledge in this area is excellent. I would not hesitate to work with Ed in the future.
I have had many dealings with Attorney Ed Blake over the last 25 years. He has always handled this business in a professional and expeditious manner. He has good overall knowledge of the law. I would recommend Mr. Blake.
Mr. Blake's firm has been nothing but professional and helpful. Their ability to answer my questions in a professional and timely manner without making me feel as if I was just another client was extremely comforting to me. I would recommend Mr. Blake and his firm to friends and family every time.
Having known Mr. Blake for many years, it is always a pleasure communicating with him. We are a family business and it is comforting knowing that Mr. Blake takes interest in that. Let me assure you Mr. Blake and staff have an endless amount of knowledge on any subject matter. Having consulted many times on various real estate matters, his willingness to work together is only one of many things that make Mr. Blake top-notch. I would definitely recommend Mr. Blake on any legal matters.
I hired Mr. Blake to handle a somewhat difficult issue about a right of way to some farm land that I own and farm. The right of way was also bing used by a major public utility to access one of their distribution terminals. Mr. Blake dug into the complex issues and worked the with major public utility to gain my access and not interfere with my farm operation or the utilities operations. Mr. Blake handled the whole issue very quickly and at a very reasonable cost. He is first class and very detailed and careful in his work. Very professional and very reasonable!
Ed handled the purchase of my home in a very professional and expedited manner. I was kept advised of everything going on with my case. Gave good legal advice to make the transaction go smoothly. Will recommend him to anyone I know. Excellent attorney.
I have a family case and use Mr. Blake for my court hearings. I am very pleased with the firm and the result I received. Without you, I wouldn't have gotten the result I did.
Richard helped me in an urgent matter. His style is quick, thorough and very professional - everything an attorney should be. Would recommend to anyone seeking legal help. Thank you Edward James!
Wish he could run for President! Too many events coming and this 2019 was the beginning. Probate an almost done lock down courthouse 2020. He did what was promised and expected with calm leadership to get it done months later because of Corvid 19 Then one month later roofing extensive damages inside out. Contractor disappears with$6500.00 and more more more. I hired Blake! He does what he is hired to provide. Trustworthy. Dont hesitate to make him your legal representative.I hired him to brush up a legal will and trust.
Despite my parents' best efforts, several issues arose with my mother's passing. Life insurance, vehicle ownership, and real estate issues were successfully addressed by Mr. Blake and his team, in a timely fashion, enabling us to avoid probate proceedings. Mr. Blake and his staff were consummate professionals: highly competent, and very personable. They ably represented us at a critical juncture in our lives, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C., for first-rate legal representation and services.
I have consulted with Ed Blake on numerous real estate transactions over the years and have always had positive results. His knowledge in this area is excellent. I would not hesitate to work with Ed in the future.
I have had many dealings with Attorney Ed Blake over the last 25 years. He has always handled this business in a professional and expeditious manner. He has good overall knowledge of the law. I would recommend Mr. Blake.
Mr. Blake's firm has been nothing but professional and helpful. Their ability to answer my questions in a professional and timely manner without making me feel as if I was just another client was extremely comforting to me. I would recommend Mr. Blake and his firm to friends and family every time.
Having known Mr. Blake for many years, it is always a pleasure communicating with him. We are a family business and it is comforting knowing that Mr. Blake takes interest in that. Let me assure you Mr. Blake and staff have an endless amount of knowledge on any subject matter. Having consulted many times on various real estate matters, his willingness to work together is only one of many things that make Mr. Blake top-notch. I would definitely recommend Mr. Blake on any legal matters.
I hired Mr. Blake to handle a somewhat difficult issue about a right of way to some farm land that I own and farm. The right of way was also bing used by a major public utility to access one of their distribution terminals. Mr. Blake dug into the complex issues and worked the with major public utility to gain my access and not interfere with my farm operation or the utilities operations. Mr. Blake handled the whole issue very quickly and at a very reasonable cost. He is first class and very detailed and careful in his work. Very professional and very reasonable!
Ed handled the purchase of my home in a very professional and expedited manner. I was kept advised of everything going on with my case. Gave good legal advice to make the transaction go smoothly. Will recommend him to anyone I know. Excellent attorney.