Practice Areas

Criminal Defense • Driving Under the Influence (DUI) • Personal Injury • Business Transactions • Commercial Litigation • Real Estate • Employment Law • Estate Planning • Trusts • Wills & Probate • Bankruptcy • Work Permits & Driver's License Reinstatements • Expungements

Unconventional thinking, unquestioned dedication, uncommon results.

Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel, located in Springfield, Illinois, was established by three attorneys in 1997 to fulfill the comprehensive litigation and transactional needs of individuals and businesses throughout Central Illinois. We continue to build on our reputation of quality representation, determined advocacy, and long–standing relationships with our clients and the community. We are a full–service law firm that prides itself on attentive service and skillful legal advocacy.

We are founded upon hard work and shrewd, out-of-the box thinking.

Our attorneys possess exceptional credentials, demonstrate strict personal and professional ethics, have the utmost concern for our clients, and are committed to the pursuit of excellence. We pride ourselves on our ability to accurately determine our clients’ unique issues and objectives, and then develop creative, effective and cost-efficient solutions to meet their goals.

We will fight for your interests.

We are proficient litigators and passionate advocates. Our attorneys are admitted to practice in the state, federal, and appellate courts in Illinois, as well as the United States Supreme Court. We have successfully represented our clients in complex negotiations as well as in front of judges, juries, administrative hearing officers, mediators, and elected or appointed commissions.

For insightful legal guidance, contact us today.