Tom Chute

Tom Chute

also known as J. Thomas Chute

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 32 years

Car accident Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident ... +5 more

218 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 202, Chicago, IL

About Tom

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Car Accident 33%

If you’ve suffered an injury as the result of an automobile, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident, you will likely be faced with immediate and long-term medical expenses. You'll need Attorney Chute's experience on your side. Call now.

33%
Personal Injury 25%

Attorney Chute has been a premier personal injury lawyer in Illinois since 1993. If you've been hurt due to someone else's negligence and through no fault of your own, call him immediately to review your case.

25%
Slip and Fall Accident 20%

While you cannot foresee an accident, catastrophic injuries can dramatically change your life after one. Call today if you've been injured through no fault of your own.

20%
Brain Injury 5%

Someone in the U.S. suffers a traumatic brain injury every 21 seconds, according to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIA). About 1.4 million people sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury each year in the United States alone.

5%
Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

Have you been harmed as a result of a defective product? Simply put, this shouldn’t happen to anyone. Whether through a design or manufacturing error, mistakes could, and should, be caught before products are on the marketplace.

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

Professional health care providers include doctors, nurses, dentists, technicians, hospitals, nursing home facilities and any person or entity that provides medical care. Medical malpractice can also occur through outpatient services or prescriptions

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

When a person dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, his loved ones have a right to seek compensation through the Illinois court system. A number of different incidents can lead to a wrongful death case being filed.

5%
Trucking Accident 2%

Nationwide, 24% of all large truck drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2007 had at least one prior speeding conviction according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Chute O'Malley Knobloch & Turcy, LLC

218 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 202, Chicago, IL, 60661

Chute O'Malley Knobloch & Turcy, LLC

475 River Bend Road, Suite 101, Naperville, IL, 60450

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Tom Chute's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
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Posted by Mercedes | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer in the world

Thomas chute has helped me threw this whole processs I was dealing with my case for almost 5 years I also had to switch my lawyer because my last lawyer wasn’t the best but Thomas stepped in & made everything go smoothly he was very professional and kept me updated on the case with great news every ...time I would highly recommend that you people reach out to Thomas he was the best lawyer I could ever. Ask for and I appreciate his assistance to but we won our case & we’re rewarded with a great amount of money !!! Thanks Thomas I will be using him in the future you are truly a blessing !!!!!

Posted by steven | May 12, 2015

accident case

Tom did a great job. He handle our case in a professional manner and had it resolved quickly. Tom went above and beyond to get our case resolved fairly and equitably. Thank you, Tom, for all of your help.

Posted by Marci | April 30, 2015

Mr. Chute takes on hard cases and gets results

I was injured in a car accident a few years back. Went to see three lawyers who wouldn't take my case until I found Mr. Chute and he stepped up to the bat for my case and never left my side. Through the whole process he answered all my questions, was patient with me and my husband and kept us infor...med of everything. He is an all around great guy and got us what we deserved for my injuries.

Posted by Isabell | April 23, 2015

Great lawyer!

i had an auto accident involving injuries. I had no idea how to proceed. Tom answered all my questions and informed me on what was going on all the time. He always returned my calls promptly. He did what was best for me . I highly recommend him to anybody that is looking for a good lawyer who is gen...uinely looking out for his client's best interest.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2015

Thomas Chute a lawyer who demonstrates respect for his clients

It was very important that I had a sensitive, understanding and respectful lawyer. The client was a family member. The client would not go to a lawyer without my support because he did not feel he could represent himself well. He sometimes has difficulties understanding things and can become nervo...us and upset when he doesn't. I loved the way Tom dealt with the situation. Although I was with the client each time he met with Tom, Tom never lost sight of who his client was. He always respected him and spoke directly to him. Tom was very good at taking the time and explaining things at a level that the client could understand which is a skill many lawyers lack. 2 lawyers rejected the case because they felt they could not win. Tom took the case, won and exceeded our settlement expectations. If the need for an attorney arises again I would definitely call J. Thomas Chute.

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Tom Chute's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Lodermeier

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would trust Tom to care for my closest family members - Excellent attorney - wonderful with clients"

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William Heffernan

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is an excellent attorney who is extremely knowledgeable and hard working. He obtains the best possible result for his clients and provides a level of personal service rarely seen in our practice."

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Jeannine Gilleran

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is bright and ethical. He finds creative solutions to handling cases and treats all his clients and opposing counsel with the utmost civility."

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Stephen Thacker

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been a lawyer for 30 years. Tom and I have worked together on several matters in the last 10 years. Tom is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. He is always prepared and practices law as a true gentleman."

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Kevin Butler

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Angelo Rose

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Partner, Chute O'Malley Knobloch & Turcy, LLC

2014 - 2017

Managing Partner, Turcy Chute, LLC

2010 - 2014

Owner, Law Offices of J. Thomas Chute

2007 - 2010

Partner, Rhatigan & Chute, LLC

2003 - 2007

Trial Attorney, Goldberg, Weisman & Cairo

1999 - 2003

Partner, Dowd & Dowd

1993 - 1999

Partner, O'Connor, Schiff & Myers

Associations

2019 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Affiliate Member

2019 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Member

2016 - Present

Leading Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

Society of Trial Lawyers of Illinois

Member

2003 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Defective Hoist Mechanism

Case settled for $2,500,000

Eye Injury Due to Work Related Injury

Case settled $1,250,000

Pedestrian Wrongful Death

Case settled for $1,000,000

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Education

1993

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

St Lawrence University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Update Seminar

Trial Themes

2005

Maximizing Damages and Preserving Plaintiff's Recovery

Refining and Pursuing Your Theory

2002

Young Lawyers Seminar: What They Didn't Teach You In Law School

How to Take and Defend Depositions

2001

Palmer House Hilton

How to Prepare For and Take a Desposition

Publications

2008

ITLA Update Seminar Trial Themes

2002

IICLE Young Lawyers Seminar How To Take and Defend Deposition

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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