Atty. Thomas M. Cushing
Thomas M. Cushing is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, personal injury, medical negligence and 1 other area of law.
Environmental And Natural Resources & More Attorney · Serving Evanston, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About Thomas M. Cushing at a Glance
Thomas M. Cushing is a Member based in Evanston, Illinois, practicing at Thomas M. Cushing, LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1991). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1988) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1983). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Society of Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Evanston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas M. Cushing
- Thomas M. Cushing is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, personal injury, medical negligence and 1 other area of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Thomas practices at Thomas M. Cushing, LLC in Evanston, IL
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Thomas M. Cushing's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Cushing handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Evanston.
Personal Injury in Evanston
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.
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Business & Corporate Law in Evanston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas M. Cushing is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Evanston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas M. Cushing is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental Law in Evanston
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Thomas M. Cushing is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Evanston
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 Evanston 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.
Evanston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Evanston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Evanston Choose Thomas M. Cushing
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas M. Cushing's practice in the field of personal injury, business, litigation, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas M. Cushing brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Thomas M. Cushing can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and litigation, Thomas M. Cushing can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Evanston
A Evanston-based practice means Thomas M. Cushing attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Thomas M. Cushing Handles in Evanston
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