Atty. Thomas Allan Appel

Atty. Thomas Allan Appel

Thomas Allan Appel is a lawyer practicing agriculture, commercial, corporate & incorporation and 9 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Hillsdale College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Tinley Park Tinley Park 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Allan Appel at a glance

Thomas Allan Appel is a Member based in Tinley Park, Illinois, practicing at Appel & Kelly, Ltd.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), Indiana (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Indiana (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1991). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1982) and Hillsdale College (B.A., 1979). Active member of Illinois State and Indiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Tinley Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Allan Appel is a lawyer practicing agriculture, commercial, corporate & incorporation and 9 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Hillsdale College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Thomas practices at Appel & Kelly, Ltd. in Tinley Park, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Allan Appel's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Thomas Allan Appel is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Thomas Allan Appel is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas Allan Appel is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Tinley Park 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 Thomas Allan Appel

Where is Thomas Allan Appel's law office located?
Thomas Allan Appel's law practice is located in Tinley Park, Illinois. The firm is Appel & Kelly, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Allan Appel handle?
Thomas Allan Appel focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Allan Appel practiced law?
Thomas Allan Appel has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Thomas Allan Appel go to law school?
Thomas Allan Appel earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Thomas Allan Appel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1982
B.A.
Hillsdale College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
Indiana
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Indiana
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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