Atty. David Gary Bernthal
David Bernthal concentrates his practice in the area of general litigation. He joined the firm in 2016 after twenty-nine years on the bench, most recently as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of Illinois, a position from which he retired in 2016.
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David Gary Bernthal is an Of Counsel based in Urbana, Illinois, practicing at Webber & Thies, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1976). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1976) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1972). Active member of A member of the Champaign County and Illinois State Bar Associations as well as the Federal Magistrate Judges Association, Mr, Bernthal has served as a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association and is a past member of the editorial board of the Federal Courts Law Review, and Mr. Serands clients in Urbana, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Bernthal concentrates his practice in the area of general litigation
- He joined the firm in 2016 after twenty-nine years on the bench, most recently as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of Illinois, a position from which he retired in 2016
- As a judge, Mr. Bernthal oversaw thousands of cases in areas such as commercial litigation, civil rights, employment disputes and intellectual property
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David Gary Bernthal is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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