A Captain in the U.S Marine Corps Forged His Own Path Towards Becoming One of America’s Most Seasoned Attorneys

With a legal career spanning over four decades, Edward T. McCarthy is an experienced attorney and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has serviced clients in the Glen Carbon, Illinois area since 1973. Having served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967-1970, and graduating from Washington University Law School in 1973, Attorney McCarthy has been practicing law for nearly 50 years.

For more than 4 decades, Attorney McCarthy has represented clients in various legal matters including real estate, probate, estate planning, wills & trusts, banking & business law. He also works with high-profile organizations such as Greater Gateway Association of Realtors, Southwestern Illinois Regional Multiple Listing Service Inc., and the Madison County Firemen’s Association. This extensive experience has given him invaluable insight into the nuances of practice areas that many attorneys lack or are not fully aware of.

Before pursuing a career in law and accounting, Attorney McCarthy served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1970 where he attained the rank of Captain. Following his time in service, he attended University of Illinois Law School before graduating from Washington University Law School in 1973. In 1974 he became licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for the state of Illinois. As such, he is able to provide comprehensive legal advice that incorporates both financial and legal strategies tailored to each individual client’s needs.

With decades of experience under his belt and ongoing involvement with several notable organizations relevant to his practice areas, it is clear why Mr. McCarthy is so highly sought after by individuals and businesses alike seeking experienced legal representation or financial guidance when it comes to their real estate transactions or other matters related to probate law & estate planning/wills/trusts; banking/business law; or taxation matters – all within one office location! If you are looking for someone who can provide you with quality service backed by knowledge and expertise, then look no further than Edward McCarthy at his firm McCarthy & Allen!

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