Atty. James Daniel Thomas

Atty. James Daniel Thomas

James Daniel Thomas is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, labor relations, hospitality. James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 Years Experience 17 year
Call (312) 535-4941

Profile Summary

About James Daniel Thomas at a glance

James Daniel Thomas is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009), Illinois - N.D. Ill (2010), and Illinois - C.D. Ill (2017). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Illinois at Chicago (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Daniel Thomas is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, labor relations, hospitality
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Daniel Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Daniel Thomas is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 venue, 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 James Daniel Thomas

Where is James Daniel Thomas's law office located?
James Daniel Thomas's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Daniel Thomas handle?
James Daniel Thomas focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Daniel Thomas practiced law?
James Daniel Thomas has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Daniel Thomas go to law school?
James Daniel Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact James Daniel Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
University of Illinois at Chicago
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009
Illinois - N.D. Ill
Admitted: 2010
Illinois - C.D. Ill
Admitted: 2017

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