Atty. Thomas Joseph Desplinter

Atty. Thomas Joseph Desplinter

Thomas Joseph Desplinter is a lawyer practicing partnership, securities / investment fraud, corporate & securities. Thomas received a M.B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 2009, and has been licensed for 16 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Joseph Desplinter at a glance

Thomas Joseph Desplinter is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010) and New York (2010). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 2009) and University of Illinois (M.B.A., 2009). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Joseph Desplinter is a lawyer practicing partnership, securities / investment fraud, corporate & securities
  • Thomas received a M.B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 2009, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Thomas practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Joseph Desplinter's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Joseph Desplinter

Where is Thomas Joseph Desplinter's law office located?
Thomas Joseph Desplinter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Joseph Desplinter handle?
Thomas Joseph Desplinter focuses on business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Joseph Desplinter practiced law?
Thomas Joseph Desplinter has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Thomas Joseph Desplinter go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Desplinter earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (M.B.A., 2009).
How can I contact Thomas Joseph Desplinter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 2009
M.B.A.
University of Illinois
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2010
New York
Admitted: 2010

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