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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Springfield, IL
Kopec, White & Spooner Attorneys at Law has served businesses, families, and individuals in Springfield, Sangamon County, and Central Illinois for decades. Our attorneys bring over 80 years of combined experience in civil law, specializing in business law, family law, litigation, insurance defense, real estate, and estate planning. We provide tailored legal solutions, from organizing corporations and LLCs to navigating complex divorce proceedings and probate matters. Our team includes AV-rated attorneys recognized for excellence, including Scott Spooner, a Leading Lawyer in Illinois for insurance and medical malpractice defense.

We prioritize collaborative client relationships, working alongside accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to deliver strategic counsel. With a focus on both transactional and courtroom expertise, we represent clients in state and federal courts, ensuring comprehensive legal support for businesses and families across Central Illinois.
Services
Business Law Family Law Litigation Insurance Defense Real Estate Law Estate Planning Probate Law Franchise Law Civil Trial Practice Guardianships
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 80 years of combined legal experience in Springfield and Central Illinois.
  • Our attorneys are AV-rated for professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Scott Spooner is recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Illinois for insurance defense.
  • We provide specialized franchise law expertise in Downstate Illinois.
  • Our team collaborates with clients' professional networks for comprehensive solutions.
Associations and certifications
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • Leading Lawyers
Services
Business Law
We advise small business owners on entity formation, contracts, employment law, and business succession planning. Our services include organizing corporations, LLCs, and partnerships while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. We collaborate with clients' professional teams to optimize business structures for long-term success.
Family Law
Our attorneys handle divorce, legal separation, child custody, and spousal support cases. We prioritize negotiated settlements but litigate when necessary, focusing on equitable outcomes for families in Springfield and Central Illinois. We also assist with prenuptial agreements and adoption proceedings.
Litigation
We represent clients in civil litigation involving insurance defense, premises liability, professional negligence, and workplace accidents. Our team has tried numerous cases to verdict in state and federal courts, ensuring robust advocacy for clients facing complex legal disputes.
Estate Planning
We guide executors and families through probate administration, estate planning, and guardianship matters. Our services include drafting wills, trusts, and handling contested estates to ensure efficient distribution of assets while minimizing legal conflicts.
Franchise Law
Mike Kopec provides specialized franchise law services, including franchise disclosure document preparation, compliance, and transactional support. We represent franchisors across Illinois and the U.S., ensuring adherence to state and federal franchise regulations.
People
A. Michael Kopec
Attorney
A. Michael Kopec has over 40 years of legal experience, specializing in business law and franchise law. He is AV-rated and admitted to multiple federal courts.
David V. White
Attorney
David V. White focuses on litigation and insurance defense, with extensive courtroom experience in state and federal courts across Central Illinois.
Scott D. Spooner
Attorney
Scott D. Spooner is a Leading Lawyer in Illinois for insurance and medical malpractice defense, with decades of trial and arbitration experience.
Questions
What areas of law does Kopec, White & Spooner specialize in?
We specialize in business law, family law, litigation, insurance defense, real estate, estate planning, and franchise law in Central Illinois.
How can I schedule a consultation with your firm?
Contact us at 217-726-7540 to discuss your legal needs and arrange an appointment.
Do you handle cases outside Springfield?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Sangamon County and Central Illinois.
What experience do you have in family law matters?
Our attorneys have decades of experience in divorce, child custody, spousal support, and adoption cases.
Are your attorneys recognized for professional excellence?
Yes, our firm is AV-rated, and Scott Spooner is a Leading Lawyer in Illinois.