Litigation & Business
We are proud to represent clients who have been involved in car or truck accidents, as well as handle complex business litigation matters.
Estate Planning & Settlement
Whether you are trying to set up a plan to unburden your children, trying to avoid taxation, or looking to help you settle an estate.
General Legal Matters
We are a full service law firm. Whether you are in a car accident, need an LLC, or need help in an estate plan, we can help.
About us
Crowder & Scoggins, Ltd. is heralded as the most respected and storied law firm serving Monroe and surrounding counties, located in Columbia Illinois. The firm can trace its historical roots to 1964 when Floyd E. Crowder formed the practice as a sole proprietorship shortly before being elected as Monroe County state’s attorney.
A few things we’re great at
We are a full service law firm
From litigation to contract disputes, from wills and trusts to LLC formation, we are a full service law firm. Our team can help you with almost any legal need you may have. We are located in Columbia Illinois, but we provide services in St. Clair, Monroe, St. Louis City and St. Louis County.
Personal Injury
Injury lawsuits are an important tool for holding at-fault parties responsible for the harm they cause due to their negligence. These cases can be complex, but seeking compensation for damages is crucial for both the victims and our legal system.
Wrongful Death
If your loved one has died due to the negligence of another person or entity, we can assist you in filing a wrongful death lawsuit. We have extensive experience handling complex wrongful death cases and can help you obtain justice your family deserves.
Car & Truck Accidents
Were you involved in a car or truck accident? We are here to help. Our team of experienced attorneys will fight tirelessly to protect your rights. Car and tractor trailer accidents are horrific, and damaging life events, and we are here to help make sure your rights are protected.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of preparing and organizing a person’s assets and belongings in a manner that ensures their wishes are carried out after death or incapacitation. We help our clients demystify these concepts.
General Litigation
General litigation includes civil cases, commercial disputes, and criminal trials. It typically involves court proceedings and can often be lengthy and complex, we can help simply this process
Full Service Law Firm
Crowder & Scoggins is a full service law firm, helping our community in Columbia Illinois, but also the St. Louis metropolitan area. From criminal and traffic to complex corporate litigation, we can use our expertise to help you.
Testimonials
Our clients value our expertise and professionalism in handling their legal matters. They appreciate our attention to detail and our ability to achieve positive outcomes for their cases. We take pride in the positive feedback we receive from our valued clients.
Meet the Team
We have almost a century of experience between us, letting us help you better
Mark Scoggins
Jordan Augustine
Patrick Poston
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Phone: (618) 281-7111
Fax: (618) 281-7115
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info@crowderscoggins.com
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121 West Legion Avenue
Columbia, IL 62236
Hours: 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Saturday by appointment only