Atty. Denise Knipp Bates

Atty. Denise Knipp Bates

Denise Knipp Bates is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning/administration, probate and 3 other areas of law. Denise Knipp received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

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Profile Summary

About Denise Knipp Bates at a glance

Denise Knipp Bates is a Partner based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at Thomas Mamer LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and poa. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2003). Educated at Loyola University School of Law, Chicago, IL (J.D. Trial, 2003) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL (B.A. Political, 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of President, 2006-2008, Champaign County and Illinois State Bar Associations East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Denise Knipp Bates is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning/administration, probate and 3 other areas of law
  • Denise Knipp received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Denise Knipp practices at Thomas Mamer LLP in Champaign, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Denise Knipp Bates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Denise Knipp Bates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Denise Knipp Bates 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.

Denise Knipp Bates 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.

Denise Knipp Bates 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.

Denise Knipp Bates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

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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 Champaign 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 Denise Knipp Bates

Where is Denise Knipp Bates's law office located?
Denise Knipp Bates's law practice is located in Champaign, Illinois. The firm is Thomas Mamer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Denise Knipp Bates handle?
Denise Knipp Bates focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Denise Knipp Bates practiced law?
Denise Knipp Bates has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Denise Knipp Bates go to law school?
Denise Knipp Bates earned their education at (J.D. Trial, 2003); (B.A. Political, 2000).
How can I contact Denise Knipp Bates for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Denise Knipp Bates received?
Denise Knipp Bates's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Trial
Loyola University School of Law, Chicago, IL
- 2003
B.A. Political
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
- 2000

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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