Background
Laughlin, Thomas Edward was born on July 4, 1947 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Everett Eugene and Lucille Marian (Schauer) Laughlin.
Laughlin, Thomas Edward was born on July 4, 1947 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Everett Eugene and Lucille Marian (Schauer) Laughlin.
University of Iowa (Bachelor of Arts, 1969). University of Illinois (Juris Doctor, 1972). Listed in 6th Edition of Who’s Who in-American Law.
Assistant Attorney General, State of Illinois, 19721973.
Law Clerk to Illinois Supreme Court Justice, 1973-1975.
Worked at Ritz & Laughlin, Limited. (Rockford, Illinois) specializing in Commercial Law, emphasizing Creditors Rights, Commercial Collections and Bankruptcy Law, in the United States. District Court in Rockford, Illinois and in State Courts throughout Northwestern Illinois.
Admitted to the bar, 1972, Illinois.
1989, Wisconsin.
Listed in 6th Edition of Who"s Who in American Law. Assistant Attorney General, State of Illinois, 1972-1973.
Law Clerk to Illinois Supreme Court Justice, 1973-1975. Member: Winnebago County Bar Association.
Ritz & Laughlin was established in 1977.
Serving clients for over 20 years throughout Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, Ogle, and McHenry counties. The firm"s focus is on commercial and bankruptcy law.
Chairman ad hoc committee Rockford School Board, 1988-1989. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Winnebago County Bar Association.
Married Deborah J. Laughlin, June 14, 1969 (divorced). Children: Shannon, Allyson, Amanda, Darcy.