Atty. Thomas Carl Crooks

Atty. Thomas Carl Crooks

Thomas Carl Crooks is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment discrimination, general litigation and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Chicago Chicago 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Carl Crooks at a glance

Thomas Carl Crooks is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thomas C. Crooks. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on discrimination, contracts, m&a, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1977). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1972). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Carl Crooks is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment discrimination, general litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Thomas practices at Thomas C. Crooks in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Carl Crooks's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Contracts

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Carl Crooks

Where is Thomas Carl Crooks's law office located?
Thomas Carl Crooks's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Thomas C. Crooks. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Carl Crooks handle?
Thomas Carl Crooks focuses on discrimination, contracts, m&a, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Carl Crooks practiced law?
Thomas Carl Crooks has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Thomas Carl Crooks go to law school?
Thomas Carl Crooks earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Thomas Carl Crooks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1977
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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