Atty. M. Thomas Phelan
M. Thomas Phelan is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, estate planning and 4 other areas of law.
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M. Thomas Phelan is a probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Joliet, Illinois. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1967) and Purdue University (B.S.M.E., 1958). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- M. Thomas Phelan is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
- M. received a B.S.M.E. degree from Purdue University in 1958, and has been licensed for 59 years
- M. practices in Joliet, IL
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M. Thomas Phelan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Thomas Phelan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
M. Thomas Phelan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
M. Thomas Phelan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
M. Thomas Phelan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
M. Thomas Phelan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Joliet 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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