Daniel Robert Thies, Appellate Attorney in Urbana, Illinois
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Employment
AttorneyatWebber & Thies, P.C.
Urbana, IL
Practicing appellate in Urbana since 2010.
- 16+
- Years practicing
- 13
- Bar admissions
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Daniel Robert Thies is an attorney based in Urbana, IL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Employment. Daniel has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Webber & Thies, P.C..
- Based in
- Urbana, IL
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · Employment
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Employment matters from Urbana, IL.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Daniel Robert Thies: Daniel Robert Thies is an attorney based in Urbana, IL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Employment. Daniel has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Webber & Thies, P.C..
Areas of practice
Daniel's practice areas in Urbana
Daniel concentrates on appellate, business, employment, estate planning, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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Appellate cases in Urbana, Illinois
Daniel takes appellate matters in Urbana, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Urbana, Illinois
Daniel takes business matters in Urbana, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Urbana, Illinois
Daniel takes employment matters in Urbana, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Urbana, Illinois
Daniel takes estate planning matters in Urbana, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
General cases in Urbana, Illinois
Daniel takes general matters in Urbana, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Daniel Robert Thies, appellate attorney serving Urbana
Daniel Robert Thies is an attorney based in Urbana, IL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Employment. Daniel has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Webber & Thies, P.C.. Daniel works from Urbana, Illinois and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Daniel Thies has litigated complex commercial disputes and defended class actions throughout the state of Illinois, and in federal courts across the country, including the First, Second, Seventh, and Tenth Circuits. He has represented clients in numerous trials and arbitrations, including serving as part of a trial team winning a $64 million judgment after a jury verdict in the Northern District of New York.
Prior to joining Webber & Thies, Mr. Thies was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP (2013-2018) and clerked for Chief Judge James F. Holderman of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2011-2013) and for Judge Jerry Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2010-2011).
Working with Daniel on a appellate matter
Daniel Thies has litigated complex commercial disputes and defended class actions throughout the state of Illinois, and in federal courts across the country, including the First, Second, Seventh, and Tenth Circuits. He has represented clients in numerous trials and arbitrations, including serving as part of a trial team winning a $64 million judgment after a jury verdict in the Northern District…
Who Daniel represents
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and employment matters in Urbana and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Daniel studied and practices
Harvard Law School
J.D. · 2010
Beijing Normal University, Light Fellow, for study of Mandarin Chinese Yale University
B.A. · 2007
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2019 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2017 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2015 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2011 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2011 · ACTIVE
Illinois
2010 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in Harvard Law School and B.A. in Beijing Normal University, Light Fellow, for study of Mandarin Chinese Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in Harvard Law School and B.A. in Beijing Normal University, Light Fellow, for study of Mandarin Chinese Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations
Daniel Thies is a member of the Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education & Admissions to the Bar, the nationally recognized accrediting body for American law schools
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He has served as an adjunct professor at the John Marshall Law School, teaching intellectual property trial advocacy
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Thies is a member of the ISBA’s Federal Civil Practice Section Council and the Young Lawyers Division Council, and has served as the chair of the ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Education, Admission, & Competence
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He has also represented Illinois as a delegate in the ABA Young Lawyers Division Assembly
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Locations
Daniel Robert Thies's office in Urbana
Daniel's primary office is at 202 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL, 61801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Daniel Robert Thies — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Urbana, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Robert Thies
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Urbana?
Daniel is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new appellate clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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