Atty. Deborah Thomas Boye

Atty. Deborah Thomas Boye

Ms. Deborah Thomas Boye is a lawyer practicing water, utilities, industrial development revenue bonds, environmental and natural resources, public finance & tax exempt finance and 29 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Thomas Boye at a glance

Deborah Thomas Boye is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kutak Rock LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on tax, education, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), Georgia (1988), and California (2003). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (JD, 1980) and University of Arkansas (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships and Affiliations •National Association of Bond Lawyers •Women in Public Finance •Women in California Public Finance Other Distinctions • Leading Lawyers Network , 2007-2014 •Rated AV Preeminent 5 and 0 out of 5 by Martindale-Hubbell Community Involvement •The Junior League of Chicago •The Service Club of Chicago •Co-President, Parents Board, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Deborah Thomas Boye is a lawyer practicing water, utilities, industrial development revenue bonds, environmental and natural resources, public finance & tax exempt finance and 29 other areas of law
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Deborah practices at Kutak Rock LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Thomas Boye's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Thomas Boye handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deborah Thomas Boye

Where is Deborah Thomas Boye's law office located?
Deborah Thomas Boye's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kutak Rock LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Thomas Boye handle?
Deborah Thomas Boye focuses on tax, education, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Deborah Thomas Boye practiced law?
Deborah Thomas Boye has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Deborah Thomas Boye go to law school?
Deborah Thomas Boye earned their education at (JD, 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Deborah Thomas Boye for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Deborah Thomas Boye received?
Deborah Thomas Boye's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Notre Dame Law School
- 1980
B.A.
University of Arkansas
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
Georgia
Admitted: 1988
California
Admitted: 2003

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