Atty. Thomas James Posey

Atty. Thomas James Posey

Thomas James Posey is a lawyer practicing appellate advocacy, arbitration & mediation, class & collective action litigation and 21 other areas of law. Thomas James received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 23 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas James Posey at a glance

Thomas James Posey is a employment, ssd, class action, wage & hour, and trade secrets attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Illinois US Court Of Appeals For The Eighth Circuit (2003) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar U.S. District Court, Central (2003). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D. High, 2003) and Illinois State University (B.S. Psychology, 1994). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas James Posey is a lawyer practicing appellate advocacy, arbitration & mediation, class & collective action litigation and 21 other areas of law
  • Thomas James received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Thomas James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas James Posey's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Thomas James Posey is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Thomas James Posey is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Thomas James Posey is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Illinois →

Trade Secrets

Thomas James Posey is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets 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 James Posey

Where is Thomas James Posey's law office located?
Thomas James Posey's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas James Posey handle?
Thomas James Posey focuses on employment, ssd, class action, wage & hour, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas James Posey practiced law?
Thomas James Posey has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Thomas James Posey go to law school?
Thomas James Posey earned their education at (J.D. High, 2003); (B.S. Psychology, 1994).
How can I contact Thomas James Posey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. High
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2003
B.S. Psychology
Illinois State University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois US Court Of Appeals For The Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar U.S. District Court, Central
Admitted: 2003

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