Atty. Thomas James Frederick

Atty. Thomas James Frederick

Thomas James Frederick is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, product liability litigation, white collar criminal litigation and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas James Frederick at a glance

Thomas James Frederick is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1984) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1978). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas James Frederick is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, product liability litigation, white collar criminal litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Thomas practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas James Frederick's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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White Collar Crimes

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Product Liability

Thomas James Frederick is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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 James Frederick

Where is Thomas James Frederick's law office located?
Thomas James Frederick's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas James Frederick handle?
Thomas James Frederick focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas James Frederick practiced law?
Thomas James Frederick has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Thomas James Frederick go to law school?
Thomas James Frederick earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Thomas James Frederick for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1984
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
Hawaii
Admitted: 2006
Indiana
Admitted: 2007

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