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Firm History

John Blake founded Blake Law Office.  His son James is the second generation and Trisha, John’s grand daughter and Jim’s niece is the third generation attorney to practice with the Blake Law Office.

John graduated from Corpus Christi in 1942. He then attended the University of Illinois and Knox College and graduated from the University of Nebraska Law School in 1950. John served in the US Air Force during WWII. He was admitted to the Illinois and Nebraska Bar in 1950. From 1950 to 1955 John worked for the legal firm of Stuart, Neagle and West.

In 1955, John Blake went into practice for himself. John served as the Galesburg City Attorney from 1953 to 1957. He resigned in 1957 to begin securing the right-a-ways for the waterline from Oquawka to Galesburg. In 1962 John went to work for the law firm of Nelson and Gustafson, which later became Nelson, Gustafson and Blake, and ultimately Blake Law Office.

John retired on Dec. 31, 2013, at the age of 90 when his granddaughter, Trisha was admitted to the Bar and became an attorney at Blake Law Office. John will long be remembered for his kind and giving heart. He was a generous man who never turned anyone away regardless of their situation.

Passion, dedication and an incredible fountain of knowledge and experience are what you get with Blake Law Office. As a family-oriented legal firm, we’ve made Real Estate Law and Estate Planning a part of our family business. Our team has served clients throughout Galesburg, IL, and the surrounding communities with attorneys across multiple generations since 1955. And you too can become part of the Blake Law family; talk with our team today, and we’ll assist with your legal endeavors in any way possible.

Without professional legal counsel, it can be challenging to get your affairs in order. Whether selling your home, planning your assets’ bequeathment or looking for general legal guidance, our team has the experience and know-how to help you out. For example, our practice areas include:

Real Estate Law
Wills & Trusts
Estate Planning
Probate Law

Why Choose Us?

When you are seeking professional counsel for your legal needs there are many choices and most firms do a good job. What separates Blake Law from other firms is our experience and dedication to your satisfaction. Our Lawyers are from the Galesburg area and have relationships spanning over 50+ years. Additionally we are a top issuing agent for ATG. We support many community organizations including Galesburg railroad museum, National Stearman Fly-in, Galesburg Noon Lions, and Costa Catholic Academy.

15,000+

Real Estate Cases

2,500+

Wills Created

25,000+

Satisfied Clients

50+

Years of Experience

About Us

Taking a Personal Approach

Firm partners James D. Blake and Trisha L. Blake-Millar work tirelessly to support our clients. James and Trisha both share a focus on real estate law and probate law matters, also diving into the specifics of estate planning. We are unlike your typical “big-name” law firms, and instead take a personal approach to every case; you aren’t treated like “another number.” As a family business, we instead treat you with the same focus and dedication we would treat any other member of our family. If you’d like to learn more about James, Trisha and the team that supports Blake Law Office, be sure to visit our Attorney Profile page.

A Top Issuing Agent for Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund

For years, we have worked directly with Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. (ATG), based in Chicago. The goal of the ATG is to help attorneys become more involved throughout the real estate transactions of residents and businesses. Over the years, real estate agents have over-simplified the intricacies of real estate transactions in an attempt to cater to the convenience of clients. However, this over-simplification can result in the mismanagement of a property transaction, with further legal repercussions.

By working with ATG, Blake Law Office can provide our clients with a level of support not ordinarily available to those without a real estate attorney. We provide high-quality legal assistance for all manner of real estate transactions. Rest assured, you only receive the best legal guidance with Blake Law Office, in conjunction with ATG.

Talk with Our Team

For more information about Blake Law Office and the services we offer, you can contact us today at 309-343-3155. We offer free consultations for new clients, so to discuss your case and plot out the best course of action. Also, we are located at 56 N. Prairie St., Galesburg, IL 61401.

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