Atty. David P. Rau

Atty. David P. Rau

David P. Rau is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, personal injury law, probate law.

Red Bud Red Bud 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About David P. Rau at a glance

David P. Rau is a Member based in Red Bud, Illinois, practicing at Rau & Cooper. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973) and Missouri (1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Red Bud, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David P. Rau is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, personal injury law, probate law
  • David has been licensed for 53 years
  • David practices at Rau & Cooper in Red Bud, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David P. Rau's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David P. Rau is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 P. Rau is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Red Bud 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 P. Rau

Where is David P. Rau's law office located?
David P. Rau's law practice is located in Red Bud, Illinois. The firm is Rau & Cooper. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David P. Rau handle?
David P. Rau focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David P. Rau practiced law?
David P. Rau has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
How can I contact David P. Rau for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David P. Rau received?
David P. Rau's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973
Missouri
Admitted: 1973

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