Atty. Thomas F. Ging

Atty. Thomas F. Ging

Thomas F. Ging is a lawyer practicing class actions, commercial litigation, intellectual property law.

Chicago Chicago 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas F. Ging at a glance

Thomas F. Ging is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Wood, Phillips, Katz, Clark & Mortimer. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1970), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seven (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1990). Educated at Georgetown University School of Law (J.D. George, 1966) and John Carroll University (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Association for Conflict Resolution. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas F. Ging is a lawyer practicing class actions, commercial litigation, intellectual property law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from John Carroll University in 1963, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Thomas practices at Wood, Phillips, Katz, Clark & Mortimer in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas F. Ging's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas F. Ging 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas F. Ging is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Thomas F. Ging is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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 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 F. Ging

Where is Thomas F. Ging's law office located?
Thomas F. Ging's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Wood, Phillips, Katz, Clark & Mortimer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas F. Ging handle?
Thomas F. Ging focuses on business, real estate, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas F. Ging practiced law?
Thomas F. Ging has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Thomas F. Ging go to law school?
Thomas F. Ging earned their education at (J.D. George, 1966); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact Thomas F. Ging for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas F. Ging directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas F. Ging received?
Thomas F. Ging's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. George
Georgetown University School of Law
- 1966
A.B.
John Carroll University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seven
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1997

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