Central Illinois Full Service Litigation Firm
Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Business/Commercial Law • Employment Law • Drivers License Reinstatements
Innovative, energetic, and effective—that is Gates, Wise & Schlosser, P.C. We are honest, knowledgeable, hard working trial lawyers who are committed to protecting the rights and interests of our clients in every phase of the legal process. Committed to ongoing legal education and the pursuit of excellence in our work, we provide knowledgeable legal guidance and relentless advocacy on behalf of every client, no matter how simple or complex the case. A problem is not "simple" when it's yours.
To speak directly with an attentive, responsive Springfield, Illinois, litigation attorney regarding your legal problem, contact us today.
Our lawyers have over 75 years combined experience handling simple and complex criminal and civil matters in the following practice areas:
We offer zealous legal defense in state and federal court to citizens charged with traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases, including DUI, reckless homicide, murder, death penalty cases, drug charges, sexual assault, rape, arson, embezzlement, and other white collar crimes.
We represent individuals and their families in personal injury and wrongful death claims against insurance companies, medical providers, businesses, and individuals for serious injuries caused by the intentional or careless conduct of another, including car accidents, slip, trip or fall accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims.
We assist business clients in their transactional needs, including start-ups, incorporation, contracts, leases, sales, mergers, acquisitions, corporate dissolution, and business reorganization. We also provide skilled legal advocacy in commercial litigation, including vendor disputes, customer disputes, bankruptcy, and insurance disputes.
Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. These laws include the Americans With Disablilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Federal Employee's Liability Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Routan, veteran's preference laws, and special laws governing municipal employment. Our lawyers have significant experience in interpreting and construing federal and state statutes and case law in areas including employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistle blower protection, wrongful discharge, and employment contracts.
Our attorneys are confident in court. We are not afraid to go to trial on behalf of our clients and are prepared to handle even the most complex litigation matters in both state and federal courts throughout downstate Illinois.
We genuinely care about our clients. By fostering open and honest communication and formulating creative litigation strategies, Gates, Wise & Schlosser has developed a reputation among clients, attorneys, and judges for providing clients with successful, effective legal representation to the unique and individual needs of each client.
The attorneys at Gates, Wise & Schlosser, not only provide the personal, responsive service clients expect of a small firm but also deliver the shrewd, sophisticated legal advice of a larger firm. If that's type of representation you need, contact us today.
Gates, Wise & Schlosser, P.C.
1231 South 8th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Located near the Illinois State Capitol, a few blocks from downtown Springfield
Phone: 217.522.9010
Fax: 217.522.9020
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We serve clients in Springfield, Illinois, and in communities throughout the Central Illinois counties of Sangamon County, Montgomery County, Macon County, Christian County, Shelby County, Macoupin County, Morgan County, Menard County, Logan County, and Cass County, such as Lincoln, Jacksonville, and Decatur.