Lawyer profile
Thomas J. Abernathy
Associate at Calder Law Group
Chicago, United StatesEnglish, Mandarin
About Thomas
Thomas Abernathy has practised law for 25 years, focusing on business, personal injury, child custody, family matters in Chicago. They represent individuals and families as a member of Calder Law Group. Known for careful preparation and plain-language advice. This is a fictional demo profile.
Practice Areas
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Last verified
- 3 Apr 2026
Rankings
Score ledger
Business in Chicago · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials80 × 20%
1 verified active licence(s).
- Illinois licence — verified
- 1 verified qualification(s)
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience96 × 15%
22 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 22
Specialization78 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 4 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 4
Verified reputation56 × 15%
9 review(s) from 2 source(s), 1.347 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.24/5.
- Source #4: 0.628 effective reviews
- Source #3: 0.719 effective reviews
Professional recognition2 × 10%
1 recognition(s); weighted value 0.029.
- Trial Advocacy Distinction (2017) — unverified
Relevant track record9 × 10%
2 sourced matter(s); weighted value 0.284.
- Product liability trial (demo record) (2023)
- Commercial vehicle collision verdict (demo record) (2017)
Client experience40 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 3
Profile & data quality90 × 5%
9 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 165 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-04-03
Ranking history
Position in business rankings in Chicago, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | #2 of 24 | 63.1 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of Illinois | DEMO-US-103003 | 2001 | activeVerified 3 Apr 2026 |
- J.D., Hudson Valley School of Law (2000) verified
Recognition
Trial Advocacy Distinction (2017)
Society of Trial Counsel (fictional)
Unverified
Sourced matters
Product liability trial (demo record)
Chicago tribunal · 2023 · Personal Injury
Commercial vehicle collision verdict (demo record)
Chicago trial court · 2017 · Personal Injury
Reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
4.5 from 3 reviews, 3 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
3.8 from 6 reviews, 0 verified
- Laura M.23 Oct 2025Unverified
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Yasmin M.12 Mar 2025Verified client
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
- Helena O.24 May 2024Unverified
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- Esther B.18 May 2024Unverified
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
- Sofia C.21 Feb 2023Unverified
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Yasmin V.23 Feb 2022Unverified
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
Offices
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 17 Jun 2026.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source3 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source6 records