Atty. John Thomas Papa
John Thomas Papa is a lawyer practicing f.e.l.a. law, personal injury, municipal and school law. John Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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John Thomas Papa is a Member based in Granite City, Illinois, practicing at Callis Papa & Szewczyk, PC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury and education. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1982), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Kentucky (1985). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1976) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Serands clients in Granite City, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Thomas Papa is a lawyer practicing f.e.l.a. law, personal injury, municipal and school law
- John Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John Thomas practices at Callis Papa & Szewczyk, PC in Granite City, IL
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John Thomas Papa is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
John Thomas Papa is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Granite City 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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