Atty. Maureen Meritt Thomas
Maureen Meritt Thomas is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, estate planning, employment & labor. Maureen received a B.S. degree from Purdue University, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Maureen Meritt Thomas is a estate planning and employment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. (—) and Purdue University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Maureen Meritt Thomas is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, estate planning, employment & labor
- Maureen received a B.S. degree from Purdue University, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Maureen practices in Chicago, IL
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Maureen Meritt Thomas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 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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