About Margaret Jean
Margaret Jean Lowery is a dedicated attorney based in Belleville, Illinois, specializing in health care law. Her legal career began when she was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in 1987. After gaining experience, she moved to Illinois, where she was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2000. Lowery Law, P.C., her firm, is situated at 1624 Carlyle Avenue, Suite 516, Belleville, IL 62221, providing a range of legal services primarily focused on the health care sector. Throughout her career, Ms. Lowery has served as external general counsel for a diverse array of clients. Her portfolio includes a critical access hospital, a medical device company, a psychiatric group practice, a children's home, and even a florist business.
This varied experience gave her a knowledge of the legal challenges faced by different industries, particularly in health care. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Lowery has contributed to academia by teaching undergraduate business law and graduate health care law at Lindenwood University in Missouri. Her dual role as an educator and practitioner shows her commitment to both legal practice and the development of future legal professionals. In January 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court suspended Ms. Lowery from practicing law for 30 days due to professional misconduct. This suspension was not indefinite; it was conditioned upon her completion of a professional seminar aimed at addressing the issues that led to the disciplinary action.
Such measures reflect the court's approach to ensuring that attorneys maintain high ethical standards while also providing opportunities for rehabilitation and growth. Ms. Lowery earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1986, laying a solid foundation for her legal expertise. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History and Teaching from Southern Methodist University in 1983. These academic credentials have not only shaped her legal acumen but also enriched her understanding of the broader societal context in which legal issues arise. As of February 2026, Ms. Lowery's Illinois law license is active — This lets the attorney continue her practice in Belleville, Illinois.
While her Oklahoma Bar membership remains in good standing, her Illinois license is subject to the conditions imposed by the Illinois Supreme Court. For those seeking legal assistance, Lowery Law, P.C. can be contacted at (618) 741-6600, where Ms. Lowery remains committed to providing quality legal services in health care law and beyond.