Atty. Philip Thomas Powers

Atty. Philip Thomas Powers

Philip Thomas Powers is a lawyer practicing general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international private equity and 2 other areas of law. Philip Thomas received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Chicago Chicago 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Thomas Powers at a glance

Philip Thomas Powers is a business, m&a, and international attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1973), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1973), Illinois (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois includ (1974). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1972) and Syracuse University (B.S. Economics, 1969). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip Thomas Powers is a lawyer practicing general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international private equity and 2 other areas of law
  • Philip Thomas received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Philip Thomas practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Thomas Powers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Thomas Powers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

Philip Thomas Powers is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Philip Thomas Powers is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Philip Thomas Powers

Where is Philip Thomas Powers's law office located?
Philip Thomas Powers's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Thomas Powers handle?
Philip Thomas Powers focuses on business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Philip Thomas Powers practiced law?
Philip Thomas Powers has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Philip Thomas Powers go to law school?
Philip Thomas Powers earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S. Economics, 1969).
How can I contact Philip Thomas Powers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1972
B.S. Economics
Syracuse University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1973
Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois includ
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1982

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