Atty. Steven James Thompson
Atty. Steven James Thompson is a lawyer practicing arbitration, litigation, construction and real estate litigation and counseling and 1 other area of law.
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Steven James Thompson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), Wisconsin U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1987), and Missouri (2009). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Atty. Steven James Thompson is a lawyer practicing arbitration, litigation, construction and real estate litigation and counseling and 1 other area of law
- Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Steven practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL
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Steven James Thompson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven James Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Steven James Thompson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Steven James Thompson is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven James Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Steven James Thompson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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