William Meckes

William Meckes

Will represents individuals, businesses, and local governments in a variety of matters, with a focus on corporate, banking, and real estate law. He assists clients with both the formation and sale of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, buying, selling and leasing real estate, business-related litigation and general business operations. Will also serves as outside counsel to local financial institutions providing representation with compliance, reorganizations, loan workouts, secured transactions, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and other creditor/debtor matters.


Prior to entering private practice, Will worked for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. He continues to serve the community through board service with the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, Transitions of Western Illinois, and Quincy Notre Dame High School.


Will earned his undergraduate degree from Drake University and his law degree from Marquette University. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin and the Federal Courts for the Central District of Illinois, the Western District of Missouri and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

  • EDUCATION

    Marquette University, J.D.

    Drake University, B.A.

  • ADMISSIONS, MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

    State 

    Illinois

    Missouri

    Wisconsin


    Bar 

    Illinois State Bar Association

    Missouri State Bar Association

    Wisconsin State Bar Association


    Courts 

    U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois

    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin


    Civic 

    Board Member, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation

    Board Member, Quincy Notre Dame Fund Drive

    Board Member, Transitions Association