Atty. Daniel Robert Thies
Daniel Thies has litigated complex commercial disputes and defended class actions throughout the state of Illinois, and in federal courts across the country, including the First, Second, Seventh, and Tenth Circuits. He has represented clients in numerous trials and arbitrations, including serving as part of a trial team winning a $64 million judgment after a jury verdict in the Northern District of New York.
Business Representation & More Attorney · Serving Urbana, IL · 16+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Robert Thies at a Glance
Daniel Robert Thies is an Attorney based in Urbana, Illinois, practicing at Webber & Thies, P.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (General Bar) (2011), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2011), and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (2014). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2010) and Beijing Normal University, Light Fellow, for study of Mandarin Chinese Yale University (B.A., 2007). Active member of Daniel Thies is a member of the Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education & Admissions to the Bar, the nationally recognized accrediting body for American law schools, He has served as an adjunct professor at the John Marshall Law School, teaching intellectual property trial advocacy, and Mr. Serves clients in Urbana, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Robert Thies
- Daniel Thies has litigated complex commercial disputes and defended class actions throughout the state of Illinois, and in federal courts across the country, including the First, Second, Seventh, and Tenth Circuits
- He has represented clients in numerous trials and arbitrations, including serving as part of a trial team winning a $64 million judgment after a jury verdict in the Northern District of New York
- Prior to joining Webber & Thies, Mr. Thies was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP (2013-2018) and clerked for Chief Judge James F. Holderman of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2011-2013) and for Judge Jerry Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2010-2011)
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Robert Thies's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Robert Thies handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Urbana.
Probate in Urbana
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Estate Planning & Probate in Urbana
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment Law in Urbana
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Daniel Robert Thies is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business & Corporate Law in Urbana
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Daniel Robert Thies is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Urbana
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Urbana
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Urbana are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Urbana Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Urbana-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Urbana Choose Daniel Robert Thies
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Robert Thies's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Robert Thies brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (General Bar), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Daniel Robert Thies can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and employment, Daniel Robert Thies can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Urbana
A Urbana-based practice means Daniel Robert Thies attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel Robert Thies Handles in Urbana
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