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Thomas R. Palmer
Thomas R. Palmer
Partner
Primary office: Schaumburg
E-mail: tpalmer@mpslaw.com
Direct dial: 847-330-6048
Facsimile: 847-330-1231

THOMAS R. PALMER concentrates his practice of law in the areas of Corporate and Business Law, Employment Law and Litigation and Dispute Resolution. His extensive experience is reflected in his published works and service as a lecturer.

Mr. Palmer’s published works include, "Evaluating the Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements,” DuPage County Bar Associations Journal, July 1991.

Additionally, Mr. Palmer has lectured extensively in his areas of legal expertise. Class and seminar lectures include: "Hiring and Firing,” Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, 1984; "Wage and Hour Review,” Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, 1985; "Protect and Enhance Your Company's Assets by Minimizing Legal Risks and Liabilities,” Italian American Chamber of Commerce, Midwest Leadership Conference, 2001; "Employee Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreements,” Northwest Suburban Bar Association:, 1986; "What a Person Needs to Know Before Starting a Business,” Northwest Suburban Bar Association, 1991 – 1992; "When and How an Individual May Be Hired as an Independent Contractor Rather Than as an Employee,” Northwest Suburban Bar Association, 1993 ; "Limited Liability Companies,” Northwest Suburban Bar Association, 1999; "Shareholder Agreements,” Northwest Suburban Bar Association, 2002; and "Facing the Tough Decisions: How to Lawfully Implement Employee Discipline, Layoffs and Discharges," Schaumburg Business Association, 2002.

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1979

Education

De Paul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1979
J.D.

DePaul University, 1975
B.A.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Professional Associations/Memberships

American Bar Association
Member

Illinois State Bar Association
Member

Chicago Bar Association
Member

Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Member

Schaumburg Business Association, 2002
Vice Chair

Schaumburg Business Association, 2003
Chairman

Schaumburg Business Association, 2004
Chair

Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1986 - Present
Legal Counsel, Pro Bono

 
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