Atty. Thomas Patrick McGarry
Thomas Patrick McGarry is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, litigation, arbitration and 5 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 46+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Patrick McGarry at a Glance
Thomas Patrick McGarry is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District (1980). Educated at Marquette University (B.A., 1973) and DePaul University College of Law J.D. 1980 Member 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 Patrick McGarry
- Thomas Patrick McGarry is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, litigation, arbitration and 5 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Thomas practices at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas Patrick McGarry's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Patrick McGarry handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Chicago
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Chicago
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Thomas Patrick McGarry is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate Practice in Chicago
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Patrick McGarry
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 Patrick McGarry's practice in the field of litigation, insurance, adr, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Patrick McGarry 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 litigation, insurance, and adr, Thomas Patrick McGarry 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 Patrick McGarry 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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