Atty. John T. Williams

Atty. John T. Williams

John T. Williams is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About John T. Williams at a glance

John T. Williams is a Name Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinkhouse Williams Walsh LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1998), and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado , U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (2001). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1988) and Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John T. Williams is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1985, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at Hinkhouse Williams Walsh LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T. Williams 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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John T. Williams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John T. Williams is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 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 John T. Williams

Where is John T. Williams's law office located?
John T. Williams's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hinkhouse Williams Walsh LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Williams handle?
John T. Williams focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John T. Williams practiced law?
John T. Williams has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John T. Williams go to law school?
John T. Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John T. Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1988
B.A.
Gustavus Adolphus College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado , U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2008

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