The Urbana-Champaign law firm of Webber & Thies, P.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Mary Ann Royse joined the firm effective August 1, 2020.

Ms. Royse concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate development and transactions, wills and trusts, and general business matters. Prior to joining Webber & Thies, she was in a solo practice as Mary Ann Royse Law Office. Ms. Royse has 25 years of experience providing exceptional service to hundreds of businesses and individuals in central Illinois and south Florida. Of great benefit to those we serve, she has formed excellent relationships with real estate brokers, bankers, contractors, insurance experts and others supporting firm clients.

Ms. Royse earned her J.D. in 1995 from the University of Texas School of Law and her B.S. in Advertising in 1989 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is a member of the Champaign County, Illinois State and Florida Bar Associations. She is a member of the Real Estate Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Real Property, Probate & Trust Section of the Florida State Bar Association. Ms. Royse has been involved in many community organizations, including the Champaign West Rotary Club, Executive Club of Champaign County and Leadership Illinois. She is a former member of the Champaign Human Relations Commission.

Webber & Thies is one of the oldest full-service law firms in central Illinois, and represents a diverse client base throughout Illinois and beyond. The firm is the home of two former ISBA presidents, Richard L. Thies (1986-87) and John E. Thies (2012-2013).