Thomas W. Weber
Associate
Summary
Thomas Weber has been an associate with Wiedner & McAuliffe
since 1989. With nearly two decades of litigation defense experience,
he has a wide-ranging practice that encompasses premises and motor
vehicle liability, insurance liability and third-party actions,
employer’s liability, and civil litigation involving product,
construction and premises liability. Thomas has served as defense
counsel in several major Illinois cases involving premises liability
and workers’ compensation issues.
| Areas of Emphasis |
- Insurance defense involving direct tort
- Contract and third party actions
- Construction liability
- Product liability
- Premises liability
- Employer’s liability
- Motor vehicle liability, coverage, subrogation,
contribution and indemnity
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| Client Representations |
Among the significant cases in which
Thomas has participated are:
- Smithers v. Center Point Properties,
318 Ill. App. 3d 430 (2000), in which the Illinois Court
of Appeals affirmed the “fireman’s rule”
that property owners are not liable to injured firefighters
for risks incurred while they are on duty.
- Esposito v. Dior Builders, 274 Ill.
App. 3d 381 (1995), involving negligence and Structural
Work Act claims against various defendants.
- Williams v. Katz, 23 F.3d 190 (7th
Cir. 1994), in which the Seventh Circuit held that a workers'
compensation lien in Illinois attaches to any recovery an
employee might have, including that in a legal malpractice
action.
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| Professional Affiliations |
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
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| Professional Background |
Before joining Wiedner & McAuliffe, Thomas was associated
with three Chicago area firms, including:
- Alfieri, Abbene, Durkin and Daley
- Doyle and Ryan
- Pollina and Phelan
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| Bar Admissions |
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Illinois (including Trial Bar)
- U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
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| Community Involvement |
Tom undertakes a number of community service
activities in the Libertyville, Illinois, area. His involvement
includes:
- St. Joseph School Board Member
- Carmel Catholic High School "Street Scenes"
- Carmel Catholic High School Parents' Club
- Coach, Libertyville Girls' Softball Association
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