Atty. Winfield Scott Thom

Atty. Winfield Scott Thom

Winfield Scott Thom is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities & investment fraud, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. Winfield received a B.A.S. degree from Stanford University in 1986, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Winfield Scott Thom at a glance

Winfield Scott Thom is a business, m&a, securities, and consumer attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1997) and Illinois (2000). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1997) and Stanford University (B.A.S. Stanford, 1986). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Winfield Scott Thom is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities & investment fraud, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Winfield received a B.A.S. degree from Stanford University in 1986, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Winfield practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Winfield Scott Thom's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Winfield Scott Thom 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Winfield Scott Thom is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Winfield Scott Thom is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Winfield Scott Thom

Where is Winfield Scott Thom's law office located?
Winfield Scott Thom's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Winfield Scott Thom handle?
Winfield Scott Thom focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Winfield Scott Thom practiced law?
Winfield Scott Thom has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Winfield Scott Thom go to law school?
Winfield Scott Thom earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A.S. Stanford, 1986).
How can I contact Winfield Scott Thom for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1997
B.A.S. Stanford
Stanford University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 2000

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