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Atty. Thomas Bushnell Fullerton

Atty. Thomas Bushnell Fullerton

Thomas Bushnell Fullerton is a lawyer practicing commercial landlord-tenant bankruptcy, real estate, bankruptcy and reorganization and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Bushnell Fullerton at a glance

Thomas Bushnell Fullerton is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Akerman Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008), Indiana (2010), and Michigan US District Court, District of Colorado US District Court, Northern District of Illinois US (2016). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas Bushnell Fullerton is a lawyer practicing commercial landlord-tenant bankruptcy, real estate, bankruptcy and reorganization and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Thomas practices at Akerman LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Bushnell Fullerton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Bushnell Fullerton 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.

Thomas Bushnell Fullerton 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 Bushnell Fullerton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Thomas Bushnell Fullerton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Thomas Bushnell Fullerton is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Thomas Bushnell Fullerton

Where is Thomas Bushnell Fullerton's law office located?
Thomas Bushnell Fullerton's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Akerman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Bushnell Fullerton handle?
Thomas Bushnell Fullerton focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Bushnell Fullerton practiced law?
Thomas Bushnell Fullerton has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Thomas Bushnell Fullerton go to law school?
Thomas Bushnell Fullerton earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Thomas Bushnell Fullerton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Dayton School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
Indiana
Admitted: 2010
Michigan US District Court, District of Colorado US District Court, Northern District of Illinois US
Admitted: 2016

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