Atty. Thomas W. Cunnington

Atty. Thomas W. Cunnington

Thomas W. Cunnington is a lawyer practicing collections, real estate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Kankakee Kankakee 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Thomas W. Cunnington at a glance

Thomas W. Cunnington is a Circuit Judge based in Kankakee, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, creditor rights, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1982). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kankakee County and Illinois State Bar Associations National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Kankakee, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas W. Cunnington is a lawyer practicing collections, real estate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Thomas practices in Kankakee, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas W. Cunnington's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas W. Cunnington is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Thomas W. Cunnington is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Kankakee 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 W. Cunnington

Where is Thomas W. Cunnington's law office located?
Thomas W. Cunnington's law practice is located in Kankakee, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas W. Cunnington handle?
Thomas W. Cunnington focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, creditor rights, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas W. Cunnington practiced law?
Thomas W. Cunnington has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Thomas W. Cunnington go to law school?
Thomas W. Cunnington earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Thomas W. Cunnington for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas W. Cunnington received?
Thomas W. Cunnington's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1981
B.A.
Illinois Wesleyan University
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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