Atty. Thomas E. Deer
Thomas E. Deer is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination, employment litigation, labor law and 1 other area of law.
Employment Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 32+ Years Experience
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About Thomas E. Deer at a Glance
Thomas E. Deer is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1994), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1997), and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S (1999). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1994) and Yale University (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas E. Deer
- Thomas E. Deer is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination, employment litigation, labor law and 1 other area of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Thomas practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Chicago, IL and 1 other location
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Thomas E. Deer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. Deer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Workplace Discrimination in Chicago
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Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas E. Deer is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
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 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 E. Deer
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 E. Deer's practice in the field of discrimination, employment, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas E. Deer brings 32+ 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 Indiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S, Thomas E. Deer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, employment, and litigation, Thomas E. Deer 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 E. Deer 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 E. Deer Handles in Chicago
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