Thomas J. Hayes handles a wide variety of complex litigation matters for individuals and business entities of all sizes, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to family-owned businesses. He has litigated numerous cases involving shareholder disputes, business torts, real estate litigation, probate and estate litigation, product liability, personal injury, construction disputes, and injunctions. Additionally, Thomas routinely defends nationwide and state consumer class claims arising under consumer protection statutes, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). He has taken more than 14 cases to verdict and has participated in numerous mediations and arbitrations.

    Education

    • DePaul College of Law (J.D., 2003)
    • Marquette University (B.S., cum laude, 1998)

    Bar Admissions

    • Illinois

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

    Professional Affiliations

    • Illinois State Bar Association
    • Chicago Bar Association

    Awards & Honors

    Illinois Super Lawyers: Rising Star, 2016

Thomas J. Hayes

Thomas J. Hayes handles a wide variety of complex litigation matters for individuals and business entities of all sizes, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to family-owned businesses. He has litigated numerous cases involving shareholder disputes, business torts, real estate litigation, probate and estate litigation, product liability, personal injury, construction disputes, and injunctions. Additionally, Thomas routinely defends nationwide and state consumer class claims arising under consumer protection statutes, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). He has taken more than 14 cases to verdict and has participated in numerous mediations and arbitrations.

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