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Our team
Meet the team you'll be sitting down with.
John G. Ames and Stephanie A. Ames practice together at Ames Law Offices in Orion, Illinois - bringing decades of combined experience to every matter.
Village Attorney
John G. Ames
John practiced law for more than fifty years, concentrating in estate planning, trusts, wills, probate, Medicaid planning, business entities and litigation, and real estate.
He served as counsel for the Village of Orion for 50+ years and remains the steady hand behind much of the firm's complex estate and business work.
- Education
- B.A., University of IowaJ.D., University of Iowa College of Law
- Associations
- Illinois State Bar AssociationHenry County Bar Association
- Recognitions
- Who's WhoAmerican Top Trial AttorneysAttorney to the Village of Orion (50+ years)Martindale-Hubbell peer rating 4.4 / 5
Attorney
Stephanie A. Ames
Stephanie has practiced law for over twenty years. She lives in Henry County, Illinois and grew up around the Ames Law office - sitting in on conversations about justice, advocacy, and what it means to fight for the right outcome long before she ever wore the title.
She believes deeply in the law, in justice, and in direct client advocacy. Clients describe her representation as straightforward, compassionate, and effective - exactly the qualities you want when life takes a hard turn.
- Education
- Illinois-licensed attorney, 20+ years in practice
- Associations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Recognitions
- Family law and direct client advocacyRecognized by clients for compassionate, effective representation
Attorney
Steven C. Ames
Steven C. Ames has recovered millions for his clients in personal injury and general litigation cases over the past years.
He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Law.
He continues to practice litigation.
- Education
- J.D., Northern Illinois University College of Law
- Associations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Recognitions
- Millions recovered in personal injury and general litigation casesPersonal injury and general litigation experience
Our staff
Paralegals & Office Team
Family Law & Probate Paralegal
Alexis Sullivan
Office Manager & Drainage District Paralegal
Jenna Janssens
Legal Assistant
Holli Caley
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There is no charge for phone or email questions. In-person consultations are $50.