PROFESSIONALS

Thomas E. Placzek

Associate
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10 South Wacker Drive
36th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606, US

T: 312.585.1428 F: 312.585.1401
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Biography
BIOGRAPHY
Drawing on his civil litigation experience, Tom offers clients guidance and recommendations on complex insurance coverage issues and disputes before and during litigation.
An avid problem-solver and strategic thinker, Tom strongly advocates for clients, always aiming to present a swift, successful resolution.

Memberships

  • American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section and Young Lawyers Division
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute

Awards & Rankings

  • Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers®, 2024 - Present

Before Nicolaides

Tom was an associate at a Chicago-based litigation firm. Representing hospitals, physicians, and nurses, among other health care providers, Tom’s practice involved pre-litigation investigation and counseling, along with providing guidance, recommendations, and risk management strategies.

Before that, Tom represented long-term care facilities at a defense firm in Chicago.

Outside Nicolaides

When he’s not in the office, Tom can be found spending time with his wife and their dog, out on the golf course, or rooting for the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Cubs, and TCU.
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