Atty. David Gary Bernthal

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.

Urbana Urbana 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About David Gary Bernthal at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

David Gary Bernthal's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

David Gary Bernthal 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Gary Bernthal is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Gary Bernthal

Where is David Gary Bernthal's law office located?
David Gary Bernthal'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 Gary Bernthal handle?
David Gary Bernthal focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Gary Bernthal practiced law?
David Gary Bernthal has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did David Gary Bernthal go to law school?
David Gary Bernthal earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact David Gary Bernthal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1976
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1976

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