Atty. Thomas M. Melody
Thomas M. Melody is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, litigation, municipal law and 1 other area of law.
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Thomas M. Melody is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1994). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Loyola University (B.A. English, 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas M. Melody is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, litigation, municipal law and 1 other area of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Thomas practices at Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Melody handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas M. Melody is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas M. Melody is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Thomas M. Melody is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Thomas M. Melody is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
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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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