Thomas, Donald E.

Originally a native of rural Pennsylvania, I have lived in northern Illinois for the past 19 years. My experiences prior to being a lawyer largely shape my approach to the legal profession.

Before starting my own practice, I worked as a high school teacher, teaching English and Journalism. I also worked for a personal injury and worker's compensation law firm where I learned what it meant to be a conscientious and aggressive plaintiff's attorney.

I graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law cum laude. While there, I served on Law Review, the law school's legal journal, as a staff member and an editor. I also participated in various Moot Court competitions, winning best petitioner's brief and 2nd best team in the College of Law's event. In addition, I participated in John Marshall's International Information Technology and Privacy Moot Court competition, winning 2nd best brief and making it to the quarter finals.

I have been admitted to the Bar in Illinois and the Federal General Bar of the Northern District of Illinois. I am also a member of the Winnebago County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. I also write and publish articles in those areas of the law in which I concentrate, including divorce and personal injury.