Atty. Thomas J. Burns
Thomas J. Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental law, toxic tort defense.
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Thomas J. Burns is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns, L.L.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas J. Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental law, toxic tort defense
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Thomas practices at O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns, L.L.C. in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 J. Burns is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas J. Burns is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Thomas J. Burns is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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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