Atty. David Otis Edwards

Atty. David Otis Edwards

David Otis Edwards is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, business planning and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Springfield Springfield 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David Otis Edwards at a glance

David Otis Edwards is a Principal based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Edwards Group LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Sev (1996). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S. Finance, 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sangamon County and Illinois State (Member, Trust and Estates Section Council, 2004-2005) Bar Associations Sangamon Valley Estate Planning Council National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys SunBridge Legacy Builders Network Christian Legal Society. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Otis Edwards is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, business planning and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David practices at Edwards Group LLC in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Otis Edwards's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Springfield 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 Otis Edwards

Where is David Otis Edwards's law office located?
David Otis Edwards's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is Edwards Group LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Otis Edwards handle?
David Otis Edwards focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Otis Edwards practiced law?
David Otis Edwards has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David Otis Edwards go to law school?
David Otis Edwards earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Finance, 1992).
How can I contact David Otis Edwards for a consultation?
You can contact David Otis Edwards 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 Otis Edwards received?
David Otis Edwards's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1995
B.S. Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1992

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Sev
Admitted: 1996

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