Atty. Thomas Michael Atherton

Atty. Thomas Michael Atherton

Thomas Michael Atherton is a lawyer practicing business services, real and personal property taxes, tax and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Doane College in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Michael Atherton at a glance

Thomas Michael Atherton is a business, real estate, tax, and litigation attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972), United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (1972), Supreme Court of the United States (1982), and Indiana (1993). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1972) and Doane College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Michael Atherton is a lawyer practicing business services, real and personal property taxes, tax and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Doane College in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Thomas practices in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Michael Atherton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Michael Atherton 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas Michael Atherton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas Michael Atherton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Michael Atherton

Where is Thomas Michael Atherton's law office located?
Thomas Michael Atherton's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Michael Atherton handle?
Thomas Michael Atherton focuses on business, real estate, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Thomas Michael Atherton practiced law?
Thomas Michael Atherton has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Thomas Michael Atherton go to law school?
Thomas Michael Atherton earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Thomas Michael Atherton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Michael Atherton received?
Thomas Michael Atherton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1972
B.A.
Doane College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1972
Supreme Court of the United States
Admitted: 1982
Indiana
Admitted: 1993

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