Atty. Thomas John Applegate

Atty. Thomas John Applegate

Thomas John Applegate is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, commercial litigation. Thomas received a degree from University of Illinois in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (872) 270-8615

Profile Summary

About Thomas John Applegate at a glance

Thomas John Applegate is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1992) and University of Illinois (B.A.P.S., 1987). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas John Applegate is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, commercial litigation
  • Thomas received a degree from University of Illinois in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Thomas practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas John Applegate's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Thomas John Applegate is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas John Applegate is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas John Applegate is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 venue, 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 John Applegate

Where is Thomas John Applegate's law office located?
Thomas John Applegate's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas John Applegate handle?
Thomas John Applegate focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas John Applegate practiced law?
Thomas John Applegate has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Thomas John Applegate go to law school?
Thomas John Applegate earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A.P.S., 1987).
How can I contact Thomas John Applegate for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1992
B.A.P.S.
University of Illinois
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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