Atty. Thomas E. Patterson
Thomas E. Patterson is a lawyer practicing banking, loan agreements, guaranty contracts and 14 other areas of law.
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Thomas E. Patterson is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at The Patterson Law Firm, LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit United Sta (1979). Educated at DePaul University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 7th Circuit Bar Association Appellate Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas E. Patterson is a lawyer practicing banking, loan agreements, guaranty contracts and 14 other areas of law
- Thomas E. received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Thomas E. practices at The Patterson Law Firm, LLC in Chicago, IL
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Thomas E. Patterson is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Thomas E. Patterson is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas E. Patterson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas E. Patterson is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Thomas E. Patterson is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
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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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