Atty. Thomas Leo Plotke

Atty. Thomas Leo Plotke

Thomas Leo Plotke is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, administrative law, wrongful termination. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Chicago Chicago 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (224) 537-0063

Profile Summary

About Thomas Leo Plotke at a glance

Thomas Leo Plotke is a wrongful termination, employment, and government attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Leo Plotke is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, administrative law, wrongful termination
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Thomas practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Leo Plotke's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

Thomas Leo Plotke is one of 6,237 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

Thomas Leo Plotke is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Thomas Leo Plotke is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Leo Plotke

Where is Thomas Leo Plotke's law office located?
Thomas Leo Plotke's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Leo Plotke handle?
Thomas Leo Plotke focuses on wrongful termination, employment, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Leo Plotke practiced law?
Thomas Leo Plotke has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Thomas Leo Plotke go to law school?
Thomas Leo Plotke earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Thomas Leo Plotke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1991
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991

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