Atty. John Thomas Powen

Atty. John Thomas Powen

John Thomas Powen is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, real estate development. John Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Deerfield Deerfield 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Powen at a glance

John Thomas Powen is an Of Counsel based in Deerfield, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on real estate and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Illinois (B.S. Finance, 1985). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Deerfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Thomas Powen is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, real estate development
  • John Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John Thomas practices in Deerfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Powen's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Deerfield 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 Thomas Powen

Where is John Thomas Powen's law office located?
John Thomas Powen's law practice is located in Deerfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Powen handle?
John Thomas Powen focuses on real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Thomas Powen practiced law?
John Thomas Powen has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Thomas Powen go to law school?
John Thomas Powen earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Finance, 1985).
How can I contact John Thomas Powen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1988
B.S. Finance
University of Illinois
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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