Atty. Thomas James Pleines
Thomas James Pleines is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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Thomas James Pleines is a litigation and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1983) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas James Pleines is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Thomas practices in Chicago, IL
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas James Pleines is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Thomas James Pleines is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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