1980 - U.S. Courts of Appeals, Sixth and Seventh Circuits
1982 - U.S. District Court, Northern District Of Illinois, Trial Bar
1985 - United States Supreme Court
EDUCATION:
University of Dayton (B.S. 1969)
Boston University School of Law (J.D. 1972)
EMPLOYMENT:
The Law Offices of Thomas J. Fleischmann & Associates,
St. Charles, Illinois
Involved in litigation in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania on issues of product liability, insurance coverage, civil rights, professional negligence, commercial and commodities law. Successfully represented an individual litigating the issue of an insurer's failure to disclose facts used in determining premiums for major medical insurance marketed to sole proprietors.
Partner Chuhak & Tecson P.C
Chicago, Illinois
Successfully defended, at the trial and appellate levels, health care professionals and medical institutions against claims of negligence. Represented litigants in commercial matters. Advised clients on issues involving the Uniform Commercial Code. Conducted internal corporate investigations and represented corporations before federal grand juries.
Represented litigants throughout the United States in matters of product liability, civil rights, professional negligence, federal criminal defense law and commercial law. Successfully represented investors in actions against commodities futures brokers. Member of the management committee. Organized and directed the associates' training program.
Responsible for complex commercial litigation ranging from major construction contests to disputes over insurance coverage to trademark infringements. Obtained a verdict in excess of $2.7 million for a Fortune 100 company, while successfully defending that organization from an $8 million counterclaim.
Special Attorney United States Department of Justice
Chicago, Illinois
Represented the United States at the trial level in ten major prosecutions. Supervised and coordinated efforts of federal law enforcement agencies in the investigation of white collar, political corruption and racketeering offenses; one of these investigations culminated in the conviction of the then President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Extensive exposure to the workings of the Department of Justice.
MEMBER:
American Bar Association ( Member: Litigation Section);
Kane County Bar Association (Member: Civil litigation and Appellate law Committees)
Rotary International Geneva, Illinois.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Public Arbitrator, NASD Dispute Resolution
Arbitrator, Kane County Circuit Court (Certified as Panel Chairperson)
Lecturer, Illinois Institute of Continuing Education: "Handling Business and Commercial
Litigation."
THE LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS J. FLEISCHMANN & ASSOCIATES
2580 Foxfield Road, Suite 100
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
