Thomas W. Toolis

Thomas W. Toolis

4.8
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 26 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Frankfort, IL
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Real Estate ... +2 more

10075 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

Chapter 7, 11 and 13.

15,000 cases

20%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is the process of repaying your creditors over a period of up to 5 years. If you need to save a home from foreclosure, this is the type of bankruptcy you need.

27 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is the process whereby you can eliminate all your debt, and if you qualify, save your home and automobile.

27 years | 1,800 cases

20%
Consumer Protection 20%

Consumer protection including Fair Debt Collection Protection Act, Automobile Cases, Debt Harassment and Student Loan Cases.

19 years | 500 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

Residential and Commercial real estate closings for both purchasers and buyers as well as representation of landlords and tenants in the eviction process.

27 years | 2,000 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Jahnke, Sullivan & Toolis, LLC

10075 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL, 60423

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Thomas W. Toolis's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Trustworthiness

Posted by Ann | February 24, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Unethical lawyer

I consulted with Mr. Toolis about filing a bankruptcy during my divorce. Due to the status of my divorce, he indicated that I needed to file a Chapter 7 right away, and took a deposit from me. When I called back a few weeks later, he had not done any work on my case. During that time there were so...me new issues with my divorce, and once I informed Mr. Toolis of these issues he tried to intimidate me into filing a Chapter 13 instead. He insisted that I give him my credit card number over the phone. I got upset and told him that I needed to think about it. Once I consulted a different bankruptcy attorney, I found that I was able to file a Chapter 7 and did so successfully. I then called Mr. Toolis again and informed him of my situation, and requested a refund of my deposit which he denied. Even though he seems to be very knowledgeable about bankruptcy law, it's a disgrace that he tried to take advantage of me while I was going through such a difficult time and needed a professional to help me.

Thomas Toolis

Replied last February 21, 2014

I have never in my 15 years of representing a bankruptcy client intimidated a client into filing for Chapter 13 when they should have filed for Chapter7. Additionally, I never take a credit card from a bankruptcy client as the credit card processor will reverse the charge if I accept a credit card and then within 90 days file a bankruptcy for that client. I do have a feeling that I know who this client is, although she fails to identify herself. She did end up filing a chapter 7 with another attorney, however, she intentionally concealed the assets I told her she had to disclose on her bk petition, which is why she was able to file a chapter 7. I can only assume she did not tell her next attorney the true value of the assets she disclosed to me. I always do an exceptional job for my clients. You can see the other reviews in this section. I am disappointed with this review and if this person would contact me, i am sure we could do something resolve the misunderstanding.

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2021

Best Real Estate Attorney, Southland Your Times

2020

Southwest Consumer Choice Award Best Law Firm, Century 22 Media

2020

Southwest Consumer Choice Award Best Real Estate Attorney, Century 22 Media

2019

Southwest Consumer Choice Awards Best Law Firm, Century 22 Media

2018

Southwest Consumer Choice Award Best Law Firm, Century 22 Meida

2017

Southwest Consumer Choice Best Law Firm, Century 22 Media

2016

Southwest Consumer Choice Best Law Firm, Century 22 Media

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Managing Partner, Jahnke, Sullivan & Toolis, LLC

Associations

2017 - Present

National Association of Consumer Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2001 - 2008

Orland Park Chamber of Commerce

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Simmons v. Ocwen Loan Servicing

Judgment was entered in favor of Mr. Toolis' client in excess of $26,000.00.

Kasper v. Palisades Collection

Judgment was entered in favor of Mr. Toolis' client in excess of $25,000.00.

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Education

1999

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Bankrutpcy Seminar

Bankruptcy Sanctions

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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