Atty. Thomas Pontikis
Thomas J. Pontikis is a partner with Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis Ltd. in Chicago, Illinois.
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Thomas Pontikis is a personal injury attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis LTD. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association (1986). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1986) and DePaul University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas J. Pontikis is a partner with Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis Ltd. in Chicago, Illinois
- His practice focuses on insurance defense, commercial litigation, mass and toxic tort litigation, product liability, construction litigation, professional malpractice, construction defect matters, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- He is peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV Preeminent designation, reflecting high peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability
- Mr. Pontikis has received multiple peer-based recognitions for his work in commercial litigation, product liability, personal injury defense, and insurance coverage and reinsurance matters
- He has also been recognized within Illinois and the Chicago legal community for his work in commercial litigation and insurance law
- With more than 26 years of jury trial experience, Mr. Pontikis represents clients in state and federal courts throughout the United States
- His experience includes defending matters for companies across a broad range of industries, including automotive manufacturing, industrial products, pest control services, media and entertainment, and insurance
- His representative clients have included Ford Motor Company, General Electric Company, Terminix, Viacom/CBS, and Zurich Insurance Company
- Mr. Pontikis has substantial experience handling complex product liability and mass and toxic tort matters, including asbestos, breast implant, and welding rod litigation
- He has represented General Electric in both breast implant and welding rod litigation in multiple state and federal jurisdictions
- In addition to litigation, Mr. Pontikis regularly advises business enterprises on general corporate transactions, risk management considerations, and the resolution of internal disputes
- His commercial litigation experience includes matters involving breach of contract claims, corporate governance disputes, and corporate dissolutions
- Mr. Pontikis has also handled licensing and regulatory issues before the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois
- He frequently represents clients in matters before the Illinois Department of Public Health involving pesticide exposure and petroleum contamination, works with state agencies to resolve issues prior to litigation, and represents clients in administrative hearings
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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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