Atty. John Thomas Roache

Atty. John Thomas Roache

John Thomas Roache is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment training and compliance, labor and employment claims defense and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (872) 351-5476 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Thomas Roache at a glance

John Thomas Roache is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Akerman Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of (1993). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Thomas Roache is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment training and compliance, labor and employment claims defense and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices at Akerman LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Roache's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas Roache 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.

John Thomas Roache is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Thomas Roache is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Thomas Roache is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Wage & Hour Disputes

John Thomas Roache is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

John Thomas Roache is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas Roache

Where is John Thomas Roache's law office located?
John Thomas Roache's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Akerman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Roache handle?
John Thomas Roache focuses on employment, business, tax, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Thomas Roache practiced law?
John Thomas Roache has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John Thomas Roache go to law school?
John Thomas Roache earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact John Thomas Roache for a consultation?
You can contact John Thomas Roache directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Thomas Roache received?
John Thomas Roache's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1993
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of
Admitted: 1993

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.