Atty. Thomas J. Dillon

Atty. Thomas J. Dillon

Thomas J. Dillon practices at McFadden Dillon & Gattone, P.C.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (312) 219-2319 Email Book Appointment

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About Thomas J. Dillon at a glance

Thomas J. Dillon is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McFadden Dillon & Gattone, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1979), U.S. Tax Court (1979), and U.S. Claims Court (1979). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1979) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Association Seventh Circuit Bar Associaion. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Dillon's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

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

Thomas J. Dillon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

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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Creditor Rights & Collections

Thomas J. Dillon is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →

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 J. Dillon

Where is Thomas J. Dillon's law office located?
Thomas J. Dillon's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McFadden Dillon & Gattone, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Dillon handle?
Thomas J. Dillon focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas J. Dillon practiced law?
Thomas J. Dillon has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Thomas J. Dillon go to law school?
Thomas J. Dillon earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact Thomas J. Dillon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Dillon received?
Thomas J. Dillon's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1979
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court Indiana
Admitted: 2013

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