Atty. Thomas Anthony Buffa
Thomas Anthony Buffa is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 51+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Anthony Buffa at a Glance
Thomas Anthony Buffa is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thomas A. Buffa. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1975), Florida (1976), and Illinois (1988). Educated at Chicago Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (LL.M. Taxation, 1989) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1972). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Anthony Buffa
- Thomas Anthony Buffa is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Thomas practices at Thomas A. Buffa in Chicago, IL
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Thomas Anthony Buffa's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Anthony Buffa handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Thomas Anthony Buffa
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas Anthony Buffa's practice in the field of business and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Anthony Buffa brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan, Florida, and Illinois, Thomas Anthony Buffa can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and tax, Thomas Anthony Buffa can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Thomas Anthony Buffa attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Thomas Anthony Buffa Handles in Chicago
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