Atty. Thomas E. Deer

Atty. Thomas E. Deer

Thomas E. Deer is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination, employment litigation, labor law and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (224) 476-2898

Profile Summary

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 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

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas E. Deer's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Thomas E. Deer is one of 6,573 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas E. Deer is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas E. Deer

Where is Thomas E. Deer's law office located?
Thomas E. Deer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas E. Deer handle?
Thomas E. Deer focuses on discrimination, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas E. Deer practiced law?
Thomas E. Deer has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Thomas E. Deer go to law school?
Thomas E. Deer earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Thomas E. Deer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1994
B.A.
Yale University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1997
Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S
Admitted: 1999

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