Thomas C. Hardy

Thomas is a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Group. He has extensive experience in managed care litigation, including complex, high-stakes litigation involving ERISA, the Federal Employee Health Benefits Act, state statutes and other issues.

Thomas also has extensive experience litigating creditor’s rights cases in both state and federal courts. Thomas has particular experience in litigating claims and defenses under the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law, the Illinois Interest Act, and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. He has assisted clients in a range of complex litigation matters, including:

Medical provider suits against insurance payers
ERISA benefit disputes
Commercial mortgage foreclosures
Complex commercial litigation
Multi-plaintiff securities fraud litigation
Complex employment disputes

Representation of secured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings

In addition, Thomas has a commitment to pro bono work. He has worked on Criminal Justice Act appeals to the Seventh Circuit, National Immigrant Justice Clinic asylum cases, and on matters before the Chicago Commission on Human Rights.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Law School UC Hastings College of the Law (J.D.,2007)
Education Washington University in St. Louis (B.A.,1997)
Bar Member / Association IllinoisState Bar Association
Most recent firm Reed Smith LLP
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-hardy-60837a94
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