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The content on this website is intended, but not promised or guaranteed, to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. This website is not intended to be a source of solicitation or legal advice; thus, the reader should not consider this information an invitation to an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act or rely upon any information contained on this website and should always seek the advice of an attorney in the reader’s state.

Contacting Tuohy Law Offices does not create an attorney-client relationship until we acknowledge receipt and verify our client-attorney relationship. The mere submission of a contact form or transmission of an e-mail inquiry to us through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute an agreement to represent you. We cannot agree to represent you until the facts of your case are reviewed, a determination is made as to whether there is any conflict of interest that prohibits us from representing you, and we agree to represent you in a written retainer agreement that both you and we sign. Once a client-attorney relationship is established, all client conversations and communications with Tuohy Law Offices are confidential unless and until the client waives the client-attorney confidentiality.

Emailing Tuohy Law Offices through this website is not necessarily secure and may not be confidential. Communications to us will not be privileged unless we already represent you. Please do not send us confidential information until you are prepared to establish a formal attorney-client relationship with Tuohy Law Offices. Before and during any legal representation of you by Tuohy Law Offices, you acknowledge and understand that Internet and email security can be uncertain and has risks. You accept all risks of such uncertainty and potential lack of confidentiality when you send us an unencrypted, sensitive, or confidential email. Email from Tuohy Law Offices never constitutes an electronic signature unless it expressly says so.

Electronic financial transactions with Tuohy Law Offices are facilitated by Law Pay, utilizing encryption and advanced fraud protection. All paper documents received by Tuohy Law Offices are promptly shredded, as are all paper documents after our representation concludes. Nonfinancial documents, pleadings, estate plans, and related client file documents are scanned and stored in a secure digital client file after our representation concludes.

Retainers: All clients retainers received by Tuohy Law Offices are considered General Retainers unless otherwise confirmed in writing. All non-general, security, retainers, client advanced court costs, and settlement checks shall be held in a separate client’s trust account according to Rule 1.15 and only withdrawn at the appropriate time according to the rules.

The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, and the certificate, award, or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.

This website includes references to “AVVO” and “Nations Top 1%”, “AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell”, and “BBB, Accredited Business; Better Business Bureau,” four organizations that have included Mr. Tuohy among their listings. These are private companies, and any bar association or court has not approved their ratings.

Links may be provided links to other sites that we believe may be useful or informative. These links to third-party sites or information are not intended as, and should not be interpreted by you as constituting or implying our endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of the third-party information, products, or services found there.

Laws and regulations often differ from one jurisdiction to another. Materials on this website may be inappropriate in jurisdictions other than Illinois. Users who access this website from other locations do so at their risk and are responsible for complying with local laws and regulations. The laws of Illinois apply to all content and construction of this website. By using this website, you agree to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the appropriate Illinois court to resolve any dispute concerning your use of this website. The owner of this website is a law firm licensed to practice in Illinois. In some jurisdictions, portions of this website may be considered advertising. Tuohy Law Offices does not wish to represent anyone desiring representation based upon viewing any part of this website that does not comply with legal or ethical rules in those states.

Attorney Tom Tuohy is responsible for the content of this website, blog, and any communication that is an advertisement.

Tom Tuohy concentrates in estate planning, probate, and business law. He handles select personal injury, car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, workers compensation, and nursing home abuse and neglect claims and shares the legal representation responsibilities with attorneys from other law firms in Illinois and in other states. In all shared responsibility cases, clients will be notified in writing. Such notice will fully comply with the Illinois Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct, including but not limited to Rule 1.5, regarding attorney responsibilities and fee sharing. In no event will a shared responsibility arrangement increase the total agreed-upon client fee.

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Living Trust™ is a registered Trademark and Illinois Living Trust™ is a Trademark owned by Tuohy Law Offices. is a technology platform of affordable estate planning document access for the use of the general public and limited for the benefit and use of Illinois legal residents only. Illinois Living Trust is a Trade Name of Tuohy Law Offices and solely owned by attorney Thomas Tuohy and has no affiliation with the State of Illinois government or any public or private association or agency in Illinois. Attorney Thomas Tuohy is responsible for all content on this website. Tuohy Law Offices does not intend the Illinois Living Trust website to be advertising for legal services.

The firm is not responsible for any third-party content or vendors accessed through or linked to this website. Any third-party links to products, services, or information appearing on this site are provided only for your convenience and contact, and use them at your own risk. 

Testimonials found on this website are actual client reviews of Tom Tuohy and Tuohy Law Offices. We appreciate our clients and their willingness to share their experiences. Please keep in mind that the success of any legal matter depends on the unique circumstances of each case: we cannot guarantee particular results for future clients based on successes we have achieved in past legal matters.

The Tuohy Law Offices website is advertising material. No attorney can ever guarantee results. Contact an attorney or Tuohy Law Offices to discuss your specific case or legal issue.

Last updated, 5/20/22