Atty. Paula Fuller Tobin
Since 1988, Ms. Tobin has been engaged in civil litigation practice with an emphasis on professional liability-related matters.
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About Paula Fuller Tobin at a glance
Paula Fuller Tobin is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Tobin & Muñoz, L.L.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. (—) and University of Missouri-Columbia B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Since 1988, Ms. Tobin has been engaged in civil litigation practice with an emphasis on professional liability-related matters
- She is an experienced trial lawyer
- She also has extensive experience in arbitration
- Prior to joining Tobin, Petkus & Muñoz, she was a partner at the defense firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson
- There she dedicated her practice to representing lawyers, hospitals, physicians and nurses
- She has years of experience in the areas of medical, dental and legal malpractice
- She has defended attorneys in a wide range of underlying practice areas including business transactions, commercial litigation, personal injury and others
- Ms. Tobin is recognized for her indefatigable work ethic, resourcefulness, professionalism and compassion for her clients
- Her practice is concentrated on civil litigation
- Ms. Tobin speaks actively and has been published
- She has given numerous presentations regarding malpractice defense issues
- For six years she was an elected representative of the General Assembly to the Illinois State Bar Association
- She is a former member of the Chicago Inn of Court
- She received her law degree from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law and undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia
- She is admitted to practice in Illinois
- Representative Cases • People v
- Gianakis, 03 MC 5006013 • People v
- Mearday, No. 98 CR 12458 • People v
- Gens Past Employment Positions • Hinshaw & Culbertson, Partner
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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