Edward T. McCarthy is a deeply established attorney based in Glen Carbon, Illinois, whose decades of practice have earned him strong respect across southeastern Illinois and the St. Louis metro area. Known for his depth in real estate, estate planning, trusts, wills and related litigation, he combines accounting expertise with legal acumen, having become a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois. His work frequently involves zoning, banking & finance, construction law, and business law, where he helps individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and families structure transactions, resolve disputes, or plan for the future. Clients compliment his clarity, professionalism, and the steady strategic counsel he provides in both transactional and courtroom matters, including probate and civil litigation. His honors include lifetime achievement recognition locally and honorary state titles reflecting service beyond legal practice.