Atty. Thomas P. McElligott

Atty. Thomas P. McElligott

Thomas P. McElligott is a lawyer practicing environmental, litigation & dispute resolution, air emissions permitting & control strategies and 11 other areas of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas P. McElligott at a glance

Thomas P. McElligott is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate, m&a, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1983), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1983). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1983) and Marquette University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Milwaukee and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas P. McElligott is a lawyer practicing environmental, litigation & dispute resolution, air emissions permitting & control strategies and 11 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Thomas practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas P. McElligott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas P. McElligott 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas P. McElligott is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas P. McElligott is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Thomas P. McElligott is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Wisconsin →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Thomas P. McElligott is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas P. McElligott

Where is Thomas P. McElligott's law office located?
Thomas P. McElligott's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Quarles & Brady LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas P. McElligott handle?
Thomas P. McElligott focuses on real estate, m&a, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Thomas P. McElligott practiced law?
Thomas P. McElligott has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Thomas P. McElligott go to law school?
Thomas P. McElligott earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Thomas P. McElligott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas P. McElligott received?
Thomas P. McElligott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1983
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983

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