About Brent
Brent Wills studied at Augustana College before moving on to Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2006. He completed the work required for his law degree at a time when many young lawyers were entering a more competitive and fast-changing legal market. His academic background combined a liberal arts undergraduate experience with professional training at a national law school.
He is licensed to practice in Illinois. After finishing law school, he began practicing in the state and has remained there professionally. Over the years he has worked on matters that required courtroom presence and others that involved negotiations and counseling. His practice has kept him engaged with the local bar and legal community.
Wills holds current membership in professional associations. He participates in association activities that bring lawyers together for education and networking. That involvement has allowed him to stay current on procedural changes and local court practices. He has also taken part in programs aimed at younger lawyers and those new to Illinois practice, offering guidance drawn from his own early years in the profession.
Colleagues describe Wills as pragmatic in approach. He tends to break problems into clear steps. That practical bent shows in how he prepares cases and advises clients. He has represented individuals and organizations in a variety of matters that implicate state law. Those engagements have required detailed preparation, an ability to marshal facts, and an attention to procedural deadlines.
Outside of case work, he has contributed to continuing legal education programs and local bar events. He has been a visible presence at seminars where lawyers discuss changes to court rules and evolving practice techniques. His participation in such programs reflects an interest in the mechanics of practicing law as much as in individual client matters.
Clients and peers find his style straightforward. He favors direct explanations over legalese. That approach helps clients understand their options and the likely trade-offs in different courses of action. He remains based in Illinois and continues to handle legal matters in the state. He practices law in Illinois.
