“I work with clients to develop solutions to their problems and plan for their future. I enjoy helping my clients navigate through their legal issue, and truly care about them and their future.”
Henry went into private practice in 2000, forming the Law Office of Henry P. Villani. Over the years he has welcomed additional partners, who together have helped to create what is now Villani Johnson Law Group, LLC. “Hank” focuses his practice on estate planning matters, probate, corporate and business law and civil litigation. His broad range of experience helps his clients identify and resolve issues in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Hank is a native of Carbondale, Illinois, obtaining his undergraduate degree in business marketing from Indiana University in 1988, and his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1995. Soon after graduating law school, Hank decided to call Mt. Vernon home. When he is not at the office, you can find him cooking up something delicious in the kitchen, working outside or enjoying a friendly round of golf.
PRACTICE AREAS:
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Wills
- Durable powers of attorney
- Revocable, irrevocable and special needs trusts
- Transfer on death instruments
- Probate, estate administration and will contests
- Guardianships for minors and disabled adults
- Corporate and Business Law
- Business formation, including corporations and limited liability companies
- Business planning
- Policy and procedure manuals
- Corporate handbooks
- Contract drafting, review and negotiation
- Lease agreements
- Buy-sell agreements
- Operating agreements
- Purchase agreements
- Sale agreements
- Civil Litigation
- Collection
- Forcible Entry and Detainer
EDUCATION:
- Indiana University, B.S., 1988
- Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., 1995
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1995
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Jefferson County Bar Association
- Past President of Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
- Past President of Mt. Vernon Tourism Board
- Past Board President of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of South Central Illinois
- Member of St. Mary Catholic Church
- Faith in the Marketplace recipient 2012
- Volunteer bugler for American Legion Post 141
- Volunteer trumpet player for Mt. Vernon Township High School musicals