On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court of Illinois suspended attorney Daniel Warren Thomann from the practice of law for one year, following a petition for reciprocal discipline filed by the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Daniel Warren Thomann,” with case no. M.R.032380.
The decision was made in response to disciplinary actions taken against Thomann by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. On July 23, 2024, the Seventh Circuit suspended Thomann for one year and imposed a monetary penalty of $1,000 due to his failure to comply with court orders and obligations during a probationary period. The court had previously placed him on probation for two years in May 2022 after he repeatedly neglected his professional responsibilities and disregarded multiple orders.
Thomann’s suspension in Illinois is a direct consequence of his misconduct in the Seventh Circuit. The court indicated that Thomann is also required to reimburse the Client Protection Program Trust Fund for any payments made on his behalf due to his actions prior to the end of his suspension period.
The ARDC’s petition emphasized that Thomann did not notify the commission about the disciplinary action taken against him by the Seventh Circuit, which is a requirement under the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.
The Illinois Supreme Court determined that the reciprocal discipline was warranted based on the violations established by the Seventh Circuit.
Thomann’s legal troubles began to escalate in 2022 when he faced allegations of neglecting his duties to clients, leading to a public reprimand and a probationary period. The Seventh Circuit noted that Thomann had failed to comply with orders to supplement motions and had not met deadlines that would have allowed him to properly represent his clients.
The court documented a pattern of neglect, indicating that over seven years, Thomann had been subject to 24 show-cause orders in various cases due to similar failures. His actions culminated in the July 2024 suspension, which deemed him unfit to practice law in the Seventh Circuit for a year.
In the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling, the court underscored the importance of maintaining professional standards within the legal community. By imposing a one-year suspension, the court aims to uphold the integrity of the legal profession and ensure that attorneys comply with their ethical obligations.
The Disposition states:
“Petition by the Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission to impose reciprocal discipline pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 763. Allowed. Respondent Daniel Warren Thomann, who has been disciplined in the Seventh Circuit, is suspended from the practice of law for one (1) year in the State of Illinois. Suspension is effective February 13, 2025.”
According to avvo.com, Mr. Thomann is an immigration attorney in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law, graduating in 2003. He acquired his law license in Illinois in 2007.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
