Atty. James Richard Thomas

Atty. James Richard Thomas

James Richard Thomas is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, litigation, professional liability and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from Loyola University School of Law, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Oak Brook Oak Brook 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James Richard Thomas at a glance

James Richard Thomas is a litigation, insurance, and adr attorney based in Oak Brook, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Loyola University School of Law Chicago University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Oak Brook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Richard Thomas is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, litigation, professional liability and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from Loyola University School of Law, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices in Oak Brook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Richard Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

James Richard Thomas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Richard Thomas is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Richard Thomas is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

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 Oak Brook 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 James Richard Thomas

Where is James Richard Thomas's law office located?
James Richard Thomas's law practice is located in Oak Brook, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Richard Thomas handle?
James Richard Thomas focuses on litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Richard Thomas practiced law?
James Richard Thomas has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Richard Thomas go to law school?
James Richard Thomas earned their education at (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James Richard Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Loyola University School of Law Chicago University of Notre Dame
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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