Atty. Richard Thomas Wimmer

Atty. Richard Thomas Wimmer

Richard Thomas Wimmer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, federal civil litigation, trial practice and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Chicago Chicago 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Thomas Wimmer at a glance

Richard Thomas Wimmer is a employment and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1974) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A., 1971). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Thomas Wimmer is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, federal civil litigation, trial practice and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Richard practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Thomas Wimmer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Thomas Wimmer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Thomas Wimmer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Richard Thomas Wimmer

Where is Richard Thomas Wimmer's law office located?
Richard Thomas Wimmer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Thomas Wimmer handle?
Richard Thomas Wimmer focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard Thomas Wimmer practiced law?
Richard Thomas Wimmer has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Richard Thomas Wimmer go to law school?
Richard Thomas Wimmer earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Richard Thomas Wimmer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1974
B.B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987

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