Atty. Thomas James Montgomery

Atty. Thomas James Montgomery

Thomas James Montgomery is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, banking law and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Palos Park Palos Park 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas James Montgomery at a glance

Thomas James Montgomery is a Member based in Palos Park, Illinois, practicing at McCarthy Duffy LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1972) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1969). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Palos Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas James Montgomery is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, banking law and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Thomas practices at McCarthy Duffy LLP in Palos Park, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas James Montgomery's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Thomas James Montgomery is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Thomas James Montgomery is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas James Montgomery is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas James Montgomery is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Palos Park 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 Montgomery

Where is Thomas James Montgomery's law office located?
Thomas James Montgomery's law practice is located in Palos Park, Illinois. The firm is McCarthy Duffy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas James Montgomery handle?
Thomas James Montgomery focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas James Montgomery practiced law?
Thomas James Montgomery has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Thomas James Montgomery go to law school?
Thomas James Montgomery earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact Thomas James Montgomery for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1972
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973

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