Atty. Thomas Michael Fahey
Thomas Michael Fahey is a lawyer practicing health care, corporate / incorporation, securities / investment fraud and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Corporate & Incorporation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 46+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Michael Fahey at a Glance
Thomas Michael Fahey is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, securities, consumer, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980). Educated at University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1974) and DePaul University College of Law J.D. 1980 Note and Comment Administrator DePaul University College of Law J.D. DePaul Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Michael Fahey
- Thomas Michael Fahey is a lawyer practicing health care, corporate / incorporation, securities / investment fraud and 2 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Thomas practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas Michael Fahey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Michael Fahey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business Formation in Chicago
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Securities Law in Chicago
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Consumer Protection in Chicago
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Government & Administrative Law in Chicago
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Health Care Law in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-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 Chicago Choose Thomas Michael Fahey
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 Michael Fahey's practice in the field of formation, securities, consumer, government, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Michael Fahey brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, securities, and consumer, Thomas Michael Fahey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Thomas Michael Fahey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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