Atty. Juan R. Thomas
Juan R. Thomas is Of Counsel at Clifford Law Offices and a nationally recognized leader in the legal and civic community.
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Juan R. Thomas is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Clifford Law Offices, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, employment, real estate, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1996) and Morehouse College (B.A. University, 1992). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Juan R. Thomas is Of Counsel at Clifford Law Offices and a nationally recognized leader in the legal and civic community
- Previously, he served as Founder and Principal Partner of The Thomas Law Group for nearly 25 years, representing clients throughout Illinois in civil litigation and estate matters
- Earlier in his career, he served as Labor Counsel to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, advising on labor, employment, and collective bargaining matters.Thomas currently serves on the American Bar Association Board of Governors and is President of the National Conference of Bar Presidents for the 2026–27 bar year
- He previously served as the 75th President of the National Bar Association, where he led initiatives focused on voter justice, diversity, inclusion, and civic engagement.In 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court appointed Thomas to the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Review Board
- He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois College of Law
- His numerous honors include the ABA’s 2024 Spirit of Excellence Award and recognition among the National Black Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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Juan R. Thomas's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Juan R. Thomas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Juan R. Thomas is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Juan R. Thomas is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Juan R. Thomas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Juan R. Thomas is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Juan R. Thomas 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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