Atty. David Charles Thies

Atty. David Charles Thies

David Thies concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning & probate, real estate transactions; business representation, and dispute resolution. He also serves as a Certified Mediator within the Champaign County Circuit Court Major Civil Case Mediation Program.

Urbana Urbana 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Charles Thies at a glance

David Charles Thies is an Attorney based in Urbana, Illinois, practicing at Webber & Thies, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1982), U.S Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2011), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2013). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Cours de Civilisation Francaises-Sorbonne, Paris, France University of Illinois (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mr, Thies is a member of the Champaign County, the Illinois State and the American Bar Associations, and He was a member of its Task Force Established to Review Gender Bias within the Courts. Serands clients in Urbana, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Thies concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning & probate, real estate transactions
  • business representation, and dispute resolution
  • He also serves as a Certified Mediator within the Champaign County Circuit Court Major Civil Case Mediation Program
  • He has litigated, arbitrated and mediated matters throughout the State of Illinois
  • Mr. Thies has previously acted as a Special Assistant Illinois Attorney General
  • By appointment of the Illinois Supreme Court, he also serves as a member of the Court’s Committee on Character and Fitness (4th District)

Practice Areas Explained

David Charles Thies's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Charles Thies handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

David Charles Thies is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Charles Thies is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Charles Thies is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Charles Thies is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Charles Thies is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Charles Thies

Where is David Charles Thies's law office located?
David Charles Thies's law practice is located in Urbana, Illinois. The firm is Webber & Thies, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Charles Thies handle?
David Charles Thies focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Charles Thies practiced law?
David Charles Thies has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Charles Thies go to law school?
David Charles Thies earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David Charles Thies for a consultation?
You can contact David Charles Thies directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Charles Thies received?
David Charles Thies's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Cours de Civilisation Francaises-Sorbonne, Paris, France University of Illinois
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2013

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