Atty. Timothy Jay Thorlton

Atty. Timothy Jay Thorlton

Timothy Jay Thorlton is a lawyer practicing litigation, bankruptcy law, business law. Timothy received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

East St. Louis East St. Louis 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Timothy Jay Thorlton at a glance

Timothy Jay Thorlton is a Law Clk., U.S. Bkrptcy. J. based in East St. Louis, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1985) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in East St. Louis, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Timothy Jay Thorlton is a lawyer practicing litigation, bankruptcy law, business law
  • Timothy received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Timothy practices in East St. Louis, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy Jay Thorlton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy Jay Thorlton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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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 East St. Louis 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

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Where is Timothy Jay Thorlton's law office located?
Timothy Jay Thorlton's law practice is located in East St. Louis, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy Jay Thorlton handle?
Timothy Jay Thorlton focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Timothy Jay Thorlton practiced law?
Timothy Jay Thorlton has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Timothy Jay Thorlton go to law school?
Timothy Jay Thorlton earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Timothy Jay Thorlton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1985
B.A.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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