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Thomas Patrick Polacek
About Thomas
Biography
I am a 28+ year resident of Will County, Illinois. I am married and have a daughter attending Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My twin sons both attend Joliet West High School in Joliet, Illinois. I am a member and former President of the Will County Bar Association, and have been the managing partner of McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC since its inception in 2005. I am also a member of the Board of Trustees for Joliet Montessori School.
A former high school and college varsity athlete, I now restrict my athletic endeavors to bicycling and watching my kids compete in soccer and track and field.
I have been a trial lawyer since starting to practice in 1992, focusing first in employment law, then in labor law and criminal defense, and, for the last eighteen years, primarily in the area of personal injury. I have practiced in trial and appellate courts in Missouri and in Illinois, and have argued before the Illinois Supreme Court. I am also a member of the federal trial bar in the Central and Northern Districts of Illinois.
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Licensed in Illinois for 32 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 33 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
McNamara, Phelan, McSteen, LLC
3601 McDonough St., Joliet, IL, 60431
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Posted by Michael | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Explained the Details
Unfortunately, we had to use Tom on multiple occasions due to some personal and delicate situations. Tom took the time to explain and ensure all of my expectations were realistic. Both my wife and I view Tom as a friend now, he has the unique ability to dissolve the "Lawyer" stereotype and just would...
Posted by Chuck | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Handled my car accident personal injury
He was excellent in every way.
Posted by Sue | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Knowledgeable and Thorough
I contacted Mr. Polacek to represent me for my many traffic citations. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and thorough. He guided me through the entire process and helped me obtain the judgement I was hoping to receive . I highly recommend Mr. Polacek and his firm for your legal needs.
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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very satisfied clients
This was our first experience with a personal injury attorney. Tom Polacek and his staff were easy to contact and easy to work with. He always kept us updated on the progress of our case. All decisions were made after we either had an office or phone consultation with Mr. Polacek and he always thorou...
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"i have had the pleasure of knowing Tom since my days as a Joliet prosecutor. Tom is a fine lawyer and is well respected by judges and fellow lawyers. He is a good choice for anyone in need of good defense lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, McNamara Phelan Mcsteen, LLC
1993 - 2005
Partner, Schenk, Duffy, McNamara, Phelan, Carey & Ford, Ltd.
1992 - 1993
Assistant Attorney General, Missouri Attorney General's Office
Associations
1994 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Will County Bar AssociationPresident
2006 - 2015
Will County Bar AssociationDirector
1997 - 2000
Will County Bar Association - Employment Law CommitteeChairman
1994 - 2017
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Atilano v. Krieger Kiddie Corp.
Settled
Vieyra v. Ralph's Grocery Corp.
Settled
Education
1992
Washington University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Washington University in St. Louis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE’S NEGLIGENCE CAUSES YOUR INJURIES
17 Nov 2017
Legal Guide
Costs in an Illinois Personal Injury Case
09 Jul 2017
Legal Guide
How Does the Other Driver’s Traffic Prosecution Affect Your Injury Claim?
28 Jun 2017