Atty. Thomas L. Drake

Atty. Thomas L. Drake

Thomas L. Drake is a lawyer.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (312) 675-8296 Book Appointment

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About Thomas L. Drake at a glance

Thomas L. Drake is an attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. (—) and University of Wisconsin-Madison B.B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas L. Drake is a lawyer
  • Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Thomas practices in Chicago, IL

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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Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D.
- In Progress
University of Wisconsin-Madison B.B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979

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