Atty. Thomas Michael Battista

Atty. Thomas Michael Battista

Thomas Michael Battista is a lawyer practicing land use, real estate taxation, regulatory matters and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Michael Battista at a glance

Thomas Michael Battista is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Rock Fusco & Connelly, LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, zoning, estate tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1994). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1979). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Michael Battista is a lawyer practicing land use, real estate taxation, regulatory matters and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Thomas practices at Rock Fusco & Connelly, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Michael Battista's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Land Use & Zoning

Thomas Michael Battista is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Gift Tax

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Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Michael Battista

Where is Thomas Michael Battista's law office located?
Thomas Michael Battista's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Rock Fusco & Connelly, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Michael Battista handle?
Thomas Michael Battista focuses on real estate, tax, zoning, estate tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Michael Battista practiced law?
Thomas Michael Battista has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Thomas Michael Battista go to law school?
Thomas Michael Battista earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Thomas Michael Battista for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Western Illinois University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994

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