Atty. Thomas Charles Hardy

Atty. Thomas Charles Hardy

Thomas Charles Hardy is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, banking law, insurance and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Washington University in St.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Charles Hardy at a glance

Thomas Charles Hardy is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (2007). Educated at Washington University in St. Louis (B.A. History, 1997) and Hastings College of the Law J.D. cum laude Hastings College of the Law J.D. 2007 Order of the Coif Hastings College of the Law J.D. Executive Editor Hastings College of the Law J.D. The Const (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Charles Hardy is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, banking law, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1997, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Thomas practices at Reed Smith LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Charles Hardy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Charles Hardy 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas Charles Hardy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Thomas Charles Hardy is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Charles Hardy

Where is Thomas Charles Hardy's law office located?
Thomas Charles Hardy's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Charles Hardy handle?
Thomas Charles Hardy focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Charles Hardy practiced law?
Thomas Charles Hardy has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Thomas Charles Hardy go to law school?
Thomas Charles Hardy earned their education at (B.A. History, 1997); (—).
How can I contact Thomas Charles Hardy for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. History
Washington University in St. Louis
- 1997
Hastings College of the Law J.D. cum laude Hastings College of the Law J.D. 2007 Order of the Coif Hastings College of the Law J.D. Executive Editor Hastings College of the Law J.D. The Const
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Bar Admissions

Illinois Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2007

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